Chestnut Parkway over Ridley Creek
FairDelaware County, Pennsylvania · Neth.Providence 34F13 · Structure no. 000000000015309
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 107 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,934
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chestnut Parkway over Ridley Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Chestnut Parkway over Ridley Creek in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 7,934 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,253 by 2032. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Chestnut Parkway over Ridley Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is Chestnut Parkway 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 December 2022.
How much traffic does Chestnut Parkway over Ridley Creek carry?
About 7,934 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Chestnut Parkway over Ridley Creek?
The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Chestnut Parkway over Ridley Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.