US Bridges

Brookhaven Road over Ridley Creek

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · .5MI.NE.TR 352 34D13 · Structure no. 000000000015294

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,010
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brookhaven Road over Ridley Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brookhaven Road over Ridley Creek in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 61 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 15,010 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,281 by 2032. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBrookhaven Road
CrossesRidley Creek
Location.5MI.NE.TR 352 34D13
RouteState Highway 0
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.87611, -75.38488
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,010 (2023)
Projected traffic23,281 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brookhaven Road over Ridley Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Brookhaven 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Brookhaven Road over Ridley Creek carry?

About 15,010 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Brookhaven Road over Ridley Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Brookhaven Road over Ridley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.