US Bridges

Ledgedale RD over Ariel Creek

Good

Wayne County, Pennsylvania · Salem Twp .6 M N SR 3008 · Structure no. 000000000053525

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
684
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ledgedale RD over Ariel Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ledgedale RD over Ariel Creek in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 684 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 849 by 2037. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLedgedale RD
CrossesAriel Creek
LocationSalem Twp .6 M N SR 3008
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.40414, -75.33637
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic684 (2024)
Projected traffic849 by 2037
Trucks5%
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 Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 Ledgedale RD over Ariel Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ledgedale RD over Ariel 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Ledgedale RD over Ariel Creek carry?

About 684 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ledgedale RD over Ariel Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Ledgedale RD over Ariel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).