US Bridges

Rose Tree Road over Ridley Creek

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · North of Media 33K04 · Structure no. 000000000015343

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
188 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,611
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rose Tree Road over Ridley Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rose Tree Road over Ridley Creek in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 4,611 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,117 by 2032. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRose Tree Road
CrossesRidley Creek
LocationNorth of Media 33K04
RouteState Highway 0
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.92672, -75.40888
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,611 (2023)
Projected traffic8,117 by 2032
Trucks5%
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 Rose Tree Road over Ridley Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rose Tree 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Rose Tree Road over Ridley Creek carry?

About 4,611 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rose Tree Road over Ridley Creek?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Rose Tree Road over Ridley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.