US Bridges

Ramp 1A (sb) over Relocated Crum Creek

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · Macdade BLVD.INTCH.43J01 · Structure no. 000000000015488

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,183
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp 1A (sb) over Relocated Crum Creek is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Ramp 1A (sb) over Relocated 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 3,183 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,965 by 2032. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp 1A (sb)
CrossesRelocated Crum Creek
LocationMacdade BLVD.INTCH.43J01
RouteState Highway 0
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.87284, -75.35119
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,183 (2024)
Projected traffic4,965 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 Ramp 1A (sb) over Relocated Crum Creek built?

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

What condition is Ramp 1A (sb) over Relocated 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp 1A (sb) over Relocated Crum Creek carry?

About 3,183 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ramp 1A (sb) over Relocated Crum Creek?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp 1A (sb) over Relocated Crum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.