Chester Pike over Ridley Creek
FairDelaware County, Pennsylvania · South of Route 95 43J02 · Structure no. 000000000014833
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,630
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chester Pike over Ridley Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Chester Pike over Ridley Creek in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 10,630 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,822 by 2032. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 54 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Chester Pike over Ridley Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Chester Pike 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Chester Pike over Ridley Creek carry?
About 10,630 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Chester Pike over Ridley Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns Chester Pike over Ridley Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.