US Bridges

Media By-Pass Ramp over Baltimore Pike

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · .5MI.EAST Pa 352 33J06 · Structure no. 000000000014791

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,622
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Media By-Pass Ramp over Baltimore Pike is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Media By-Pass Ramp over Baltimore Pike in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 65 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 17,622 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,660 by 2032. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMedia By-Pass Ramp
CrossesBaltimore Pike
Location.5MI.EAST Pa 352 33J06
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.91614, -75.41775
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,622 (2023)
Projected traffic25,660 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$687,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Media By-Pass Ramp over Baltimore Pike built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Media By-Pass Ramp over Baltimore Pike 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 Media By-Pass Ramp over Baltimore Pike carry?

About 17,622 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Media By-Pass Ramp over Baltimore Pike?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Media By-Pass Ramp over Baltimore Pike?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.