US Bridges

Mid-County Exwy.Nb over Ramp 2 N.B.To Macdade

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · So.Mc David Blvd. 43J01 · Structure no. 000000000015481

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
121 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,728
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mid-County Exwy.Nb over Ramp 2 N.B.To Macdade is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mid-County Exwy.Nb over Ramp 2 N.B.To Macdade 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 27,728 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,972 by 2032. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMid-County Exwy.Nb
CrossesRamp 2 N.B.To Macdade
LocationSo.Mc David Blvd. 43J01
RouteState Highway 0
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.87126, -75.34691
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.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,728 (2024)
Projected traffic31,972 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mid-County Exwy.Nb over Ramp 2 N.B.To Macdade built?

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

What condition is Mid-County Exwy.Nb over Ramp 2 N.B.To Macdade 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Mid-County Exwy.Nb over Ramp 2 N.B.To Macdade carry?

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

How long is Mid-County Exwy.Nb over Ramp 2 N.B.To Macdade?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Mid-County Exwy.Nb over Ramp 2 N.B.To Macdade?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.