US Bridges

Sandy Flash Dr. N. over Trib. to Ridley Creek

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · Rte. 3 Intersection · Structure no. 000000000015463

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2014 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Sandy Flash Dr. N. over Trib. to Ridley Creek is a steel culvert carrying Sandy Flash Dr. N. over Trib. to Ridley Creek in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 53 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2034. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSandy Flash Dr. N.
CrossesTrib. to Ridley Creek
LocationRte. 3 Intersection
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.9728, -75.4586
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2014)
Projected traffic135 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 Sandy Flash Dr. N. over Trib. to Ridley Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Sandy Flash Dr. N. over Trib. to 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Sandy Flash Dr. N. over Trib. to Ridley Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sandy Flash Dr. N. over Trib. to Ridley Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Sandy Flash Dr. N. over Trib. to Ridley Creek?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.