US Bridges

Ramp D(sb)to RTE 1 over Relocated Marple Road

Good

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · Media Bypass Int. 34G02 · Structure no. 000000000015508

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
273 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,857
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp D(sb)to RTE 1 over Relocated Marple Road is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp D(sb)to RTE 1 over Relocated Marple Road in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 9,857 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,713 by 2032. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesRamp D(sb)to RTE 1
CrossesRelocated Marple Road
LocationMedia Bypass Int. 34G02
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.93833, -75.36667
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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length273 ft (83.2 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck38 ft (11.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,857 (2024)
Projected traffic10,713 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Ramp D(sb)to RTE 1 over Relocated Marple Road built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp D(sb)to RTE 1 over Relocated Marple 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp D(sb)to RTE 1 over Relocated Marple Road carry?

About 9,857 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ramp D(sb)to RTE 1 over Relocated Marple Road?

The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp D(sb)to RTE 1 over Relocated Marple Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.