US Bridges

Chapel Hill Road over Ridley Creek

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · Ridley Creek Park 24H13 · Structure no. 000000000015346

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,643
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chapel Hill Road over Ridley Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Chapel Hill Road over Ridley Creek in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 4,643 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,411 by 2035. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesChapel Hill Road
CrossesRidley Creek
LocationRidley Creek Park 24H13
RouteState Highway 0
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.94562, -75.42141
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,643 (2023)
Projected traffic5,411 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$759,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chapel Hill Road over Ridley Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chapel Hill 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Chapel Hill Road over Ridley Creek carry?

About 4,643 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Chapel Hill Road over Ridley Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Chapel Hill Road over Ridley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.