4th Street over Ridley Creek
FairDelaware County, Pennsylvania · Eddystone 43J04 · Structure no. 000000000014956
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 213 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,523
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
4th Street over Ridley Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 4th Street over Ridley Creek in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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.
It carries about 14,523 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,989 by 2032. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 60 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 | 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was 4th Street over Ridley Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is 4th Street 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 4th Street over Ridley Creek carry?
About 14,523 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is 4th Street over Ridley Creek?
The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns 4th Street over Ridley Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.