East 9th Street over Ridley Creek
FairDelaware County, Pennsylvania · .2MI.N of PA-291 27-E8 · Structure no. 000000000015401
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 130 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,505
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
East 9th Street over Ridley Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying East 9th Street 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 1,505 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,676 by 2042. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was East 9th Street over Ridley Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is East 9th Street 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 East 9th Street over Ridley Creek carry?
About 1,505 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is East 9th Street over Ridley Creek?
The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns East 9th Street over Ridley Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.