US Bridges

Baltimore Pike over Ridley Creek

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · 1MI.WEST Media 34A05 · Structure no. 000000000015251

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2022
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
143 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,656
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baltimore Pike over Ridley Creek is a concrete frame carrying Baltimore Pike over Ridley Creek in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 17,656 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,658 by 2032. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBaltimore Pike
CrossesRidley Creek
Location1MI.WEST Media 34A05
RouteState Highway 0
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.91691, -75.40404
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,656 (2024)
Projected traffic20,658 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Baltimore Pike over Ridley Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baltimore Pike 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does Baltimore Pike over Ridley Creek carry?

About 17,656 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Baltimore Pike over Ridley Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Baltimore Pike over Ridley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.