US Bridges

Orange Street over Media By-Pass

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · .5MI.N.OF Media 34B03 · Structure no. 000000000014794

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,605
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orange Street over Media By-Pass is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Orange Street over Media By-Pass in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 3,605 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,304 by 2032. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesOrange Street
CrossesMedia By-Pass
Location.5MI.N.OF Media 34B03
RouteState Highway 0
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.93253, -75.39808
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,605 (2024)
Projected traffic5,304 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$176,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Orange Street over Media By-Pass built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Orange Street over Media By-Pass 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Orange Street over Media By-Pass carry?

About 3,605 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Orange Street over Media By-Pass?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Orange Street over Media By-Pass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.