US Bridges

Mid-County Exwy.Sb over Ramp 3 to I-95 (nb)

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · Mc Dade Blvd.Intc. 43J01 · Structure no. 000000000015486

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32,232
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mid-County Exwy.Sb over Ramp 3 to I-95 (nb) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mid-County Exwy.Sb over Ramp 3 to I-95 (nb) 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 5 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 32,232 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,597 by 2032. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 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.Sb
CrossesRamp 3 to I-95 (nb)
LocationMc Dade Blvd.Intc. 43J01
RouteState Highway 0
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.87094, -75.34791
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating77.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,232 (2024)
Projected traffic25,597 by 2032
Trucks7%
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.Sb over Ramp 3 to I-95 (nb) built?

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

What condition is Mid-County Exwy.Sb over Ramp 3 to I-95 (nb) 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Mid-County Exwy.Sb over Ramp 3 to I-95 (nb) carry?

About 32,232 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mid-County Exwy.Sb over Ramp 3 to I-95 (nb)?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Mid-County Exwy.Sb over Ramp 3 to I-95 (nb)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.