US Bridges

Media By-Pass over State Road

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · 1MI.NORTH Pa 252 34E02 · Structure no. 000000000014800

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80,558
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Media By-Pass over State Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Media By-Pass over State Road 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 6 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 80,558 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,718 by 2032. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesMedia By-Pass
CrossesState Road
Location1MI.NORTH Pa 252 34E02
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.93648, -75.37407
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.8 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80,558 (2024)
Projected traffic57,718 by 2032
Trucks5%
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$210,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Media By-Pass over State Road 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 State Road 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Media By-Pass over State Road carry?

About 80,558 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Media By-Pass over State Road?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Media By-Pass over State Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.