Garrett Mill Road over Ridley Creek
PoorClosed to trafficChester County, Pennsylvania · .5 MI N PA-3 3585-B5 · Structure no. 000000000010861
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2015 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Garrett Mill Road over Ridley Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Garrett Mill Road over Ridley Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 95 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2035. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Garrett Mill Road over Ridley Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Garrett Mill Road over Ridley Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Garrett Mill Road over Ridley Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Garrett Mill Road over Ridley Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Garrett Mill Road over Ridley Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.