US Bridges

Ramp M3 (wb) over Crum Creek;access Road

Good

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · Macdae Blvd.Intch. 34J13 · Structure no. 000000000015496

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
228 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,373
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp M3 (wb) over Crum Creek;access Road is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Ramp M3 (wb) over Crum Creek;access Road 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,373 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,557 by 2032. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRamp M3 (wb)
CrossesCrum Creek;access Road
LocationMacdae Blvd.Intch. 34J13
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.87586, -75.35049
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,373 (2024)
Projected traffic3,557 by 2032
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 M3 (wb) over Crum Creek;access Road built?

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

What condition is Ramp M3 (wb) over Crum Creek;access Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp M3 (wb) over Crum Creek;access Road carry?

About 4,373 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Ramp M3 (wb) over Crum Creek;access Road?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp M3 (wb) over Crum Creek;access Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.