US Bridges

West Ridley Avenue over Little Crum Creek

Good

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · North of US 13 35B13 · Structure no. 000000000015215

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,559
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Ridley Avenue over Little Crum Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying West Ridley Avenue over Little Crum Creek in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,559 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,706 by 2032. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWest Ridley Avenue
CrossesLittle Crum Creek
LocationNorth of US 13 35B13
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.87537, -75.32994
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,559 (2023)
Projected traffic3,706 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$203,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Ridley Avenue over Little Crum Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Ridley Avenue over Little Crum Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2022.

How much traffic does West Ridley Avenue over Little Crum Creek carry?

About 2,559 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is West Ridley Avenue over Little Crum Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns West Ridley Avenue over Little Crum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.