Macdade Boulevard over Ridley Creek
FairDelaware County, Pennsylvania · .5MI.EAST PA-320 43H01 · Structure no. 000000000015224
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 19,569
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Macdade Boulevard over Ridley Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Macdade Boulevard over Ridley Creek in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 91 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 19,569 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,475 by 2032. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 55 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Macdade Boulevard over Ridley Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is Macdade Boulevard 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Macdade Boulevard over Ridley Creek carry?
About 19,569 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Macdade Boulevard over Ridley Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns Macdade Boulevard over Ridley Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.