US Bridges

Clyde Road over Ithan Creek

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · Radnor Twp 9-D8 · Structure no. 000000000015408

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,996
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clyde Road over Ithan Creek is a concrete slab carrying Clyde Road over Ithan Creek in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 1,996 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,223 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesClyde Road
CrossesIthan Creek
LocationRadnor Twp 9-D8
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.01483, -75.35674
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,996 (2022)
Projected traffic2,223 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Clyde Road over Ithan Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clyde Road over Ithan 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 2023.

How much traffic does Clyde Road over Ithan Creek carry?

About 1,996 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Clyde Road over Ithan Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Clyde Road over Ithan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.