US Bridges

Ramp 6 Northbound over Crum Creek;access Road

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · Macdade BLVD.INTER.34J13 · Structure no. 000000000015497

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,480
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp 6 Northbound over Crum Creek;access Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp 6 Northbound 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 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 2,480 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,863 by 2032. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp 6 Northbound
CrossesCrum Creek;access Road
LocationMacdade BLVD.INTER.34J13
RouteState Highway 0
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.87689, -75.35075
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,480 (2024)
Projected traffic2,863 by 2032
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp 6 Northbound over Crum Creek;access Road built?

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

What condition is Ramp 6 Northbound over Crum Creek;access Road 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 6 Northbound over Crum Creek;access Road carry?

About 2,480 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Ramp 6 Northbound over Crum Creek;access Road?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp 6 Northbound over Crum Creek;access Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.