Providence Road over Ridley Creek
FairDelaware County, Pennsylvania · .5MI.N.MACDADE BVD.43G01 · Structure no. 000000000014965
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 311 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,660
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Providence Road over Ridley Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Providence Road over Ridley Creek in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 7,660 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,734 by 2032. The structure is 311 ft (94.8 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Providence Road over Ridley Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Providence Road 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Providence Road over Ridley Creek carry?
About 7,660 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Providence Road over Ridley Creek?
The structure is 311 ft (94.8 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns Providence Road over Ridley Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.