US Bridges

Media By-Pass over Sandy Bank ROAD(T359)

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · .5MI.NORTH PA-252 34D02 · Structure no. 000000000014798

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
51,485
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Media By-Pass over Sandy Bank ROAD(T359) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Media By-Pass over Sandy Bank ROAD(T359) in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 51,485 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,574 by 2032. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesMedia By-Pass
CrossesSandy Bank ROAD(T359)
Location.5MI.NORTH PA-252 34D02
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.93632, -75.38
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.
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 inspectionSeptember 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.7 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,485 (2024)
Projected traffic68,574 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$188,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Media By-Pass over Sandy Bank ROAD(T359) built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Media By-Pass over Sandy Bank ROAD(T359) 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Media By-Pass over Sandy Bank ROAD(T359) carry?

About 51,485 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Media By-Pass over Sandy Bank ROAD(T359)?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Media By-Pass over Sandy Bank ROAD(T359)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.