US Bridges

Manchester Road over Ridley Creek

Good

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · 1.1 MI W SR252 Adc 3696H6 · Structure no. 000000000070027

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,234
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Manchester Road over Ridley Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Manchester Road over Ridley Creek in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,234 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,234 by 2044. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesManchester Road
CrossesRidley Creek
Location1.1 MI W SR252 Adc 3696H6
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.90253, -75.39219
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,234 (2023)
Projected traffic5,234 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Manchester Road over Ridley Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Manchester Road over Ridley Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Manchester Road over Ridley Creek carry?

About 5,234 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Manchester Road over Ridley Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Manchester Road over Ridley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.