Dutton Mill Road over Ridley Creek
FairPosted for loadChester County, Pennsylvania · E Goshen Twp 3584-H4 · Structure no. 000000000010704
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,886
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dutton Mill Road over Ridley Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Dutton Mill Road over Ridley Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,886 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,075 by 2023. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dutton Mill Road over Ridley Creek built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dutton Mill Road over Ridley Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does Dutton Mill Road over Ridley Creek carry?
About 1,886 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Dutton Mill Road over Ridley Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Dutton Mill Road over Ridley Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.