Media By-Pass over Ridley Ck.Rd;ridley Ck.
PoorDelaware County, Pennsylvania · 1.5MI.S.PA 252 33K04 · Structure no. 000000000014793
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 303 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 34,005
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Media By-Pass over Ridley Ck.Rd;ridley Ck. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Media By-Pass over Ridley Ck.Rd;ridley Ck. in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 66 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 4 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.
It carries about 34,005 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,702 by 2032. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Media By-Pass over Ridley Ck.Rd;ridley Ck. built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is Media By-Pass over Ridley Ck.Rd;ridley Ck. 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Media By-Pass over Ridley Ck.Rd;ridley Ck. carry?
About 34,005 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Media By-Pass over Ridley Ck.Rd;ridley Ck.?
The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns Media By-Pass over Ridley Ck.Rd;ridley Ck.?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.