US Bridges

Mid-County Exwy.Sb over Macdade Blvd & Crum Cr.

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · Macdade Blvd.Intr. 34J13 · Structure no. 000000000015024

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
237 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
41,997
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mid-County Exwy.Sb over Macdade Blvd & Crum Cr. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mid-County Exwy.Sb over Macdade Blvd & Crum Cr. in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 41,997 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,931 by 2032. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMid-County Exwy.Sb
CrossesMacdade Blvd & Crum Cr.
LocationMacdade Blvd.Intr. 34J13
RouteInterstate 476
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.87319, -75.35025
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.2 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,997 (2024)
Projected traffic57,931 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
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 Mid-County Exwy.Sb over Macdade Blvd & Crum Cr. built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mid-County Exwy.Sb over Macdade Blvd & Crum Cr. 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 Mid-County Exwy.Sb over Macdade Blvd & Crum Cr. carry?

About 41,997 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Mid-County Exwy.Sb over Macdade Blvd & Crum Cr.?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns Mid-County Exwy.Sb over Macdade Blvd & Crum Cr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.