US Bridges

Macdade Boulevard over Crum Creek

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · Just East I-476 34J13 · Structure no. 000000000015226

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
95 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,928
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Macdade Boulevard over Crum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Macdade Boulevard over Crum Creek 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 22,928 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,853 by 2032. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMacdade Boulevard
CrossesCrum Creek
LocationJust East I-476 34J13
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.87413, -75.35008
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,928 (2023)
Projected traffic29,853 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Macdade Boulevard over Crum Creek built?

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

What condition is Macdade Boulevard over Crum Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Macdade Boulevard over Crum Creek carry?

About 22,928 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Macdade Boulevard over Crum Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Macdade Boulevard over Crum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.