US Bridges

Ramp M3(NB)I-476 over I-95 CSX Rr;&crum Creek

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · Junction I-476 43K01 · Structure no. 000000000015479

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
961 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
27,728
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp M3(NB)I-476 over I-95 CSX Rr;&crum Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp M3(NB)I-476 over I-95 CSX Rr;&crum Creek in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 27,728 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,972 by 2032. The structure is 961 ft (292.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp M3(NB)I-476
CrossesI-95 CSX Rr;&crum Creek
LocationJunction I-476 43K01
RouteState Highway 0
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.86946, -75.34354
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length961 ft (292.9 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,728 (2024)
Projected traffic31,972 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp M3(NB)I-476 over I-95 CSX Rr;&crum Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp M3(NB)I-476 over I-95 CSX Rr;&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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp M3(NB)I-476 over I-95 CSX Rr;&crum Creek carry?

About 27,728 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ramp M3(NB)I-476 over I-95 CSX Rr;&crum Creek?

The structure is 961 ft (292.9 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp M3(NB)I-476 over I-95 CSX Rr;&crum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.