US Bridges

Bullens Lane over Mid-Cty;ramp 6

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · Macdade Blvd.Intr. 34J12 · Structure no. 000000000015235

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
195 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,916
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bullens Lane over Mid-Cty;ramp 6 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bullens Lane over Mid-Cty;ramp 6 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 1,916 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,666 by 2032. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBullens Lane
CrossesMid-Cty;ramp 6
LocationMacdade Blvd.Intr. 34J12
RouteState Highway 0
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.87333, -75.35
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,916 (2023)
Projected traffic9,666 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bullens Lane over Mid-Cty;ramp 6 built?

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

What condition is Bullens Lane over Mid-Cty;ramp 6 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does Bullens Lane over Mid-Cty;ramp 6 carry?

About 1,916 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bullens Lane over Mid-Cty;ramp 6?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Bullens Lane over Mid-Cty;ramp 6?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.