US Bridges

Interstate 95 over Ridley Creek & Sun Drive

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · Over Ridley Creek 43J02 · Structure no. 000000000014899

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
222 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
218,717
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 95 over Ridley Creek & Sun Drive is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 95 over Ridley Creek & Sun Drive in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 60 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 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 218,717 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 175,419 by 2032. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesInterstate 95
CrossesRidley Creek & Sun Drive
LocationOver Ridley Creek 43J02
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates39.86387, -75.34888
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.3 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic218,717 (2024)
Projected traffic175,419 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 95 over Ridley Creek & Sun Drive built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Interstate 95 over Ridley Creek & Sun Drive 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 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 95 over Ridley Creek & Sun Drive carry?

About 218,717 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 95 over Ridley Creek & Sun Drive?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 95 over Ridley Creek & Sun Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.