US Bridges

Ramp D(sb)to I-476 over Media By-Pass (US-1)

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · .5MI.E.STATE Rd. 34G02 · Structure no. 000000000015509

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
158 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,743
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp D(sb)to I-476 over Media By-Pass (US-1) is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ramp D(sb)to I-476 over Media By-Pass (US-1) 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 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 9,743 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,143 by 2032. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp D(sb)to I-476
CrossesMedia By-Pass (US-1)
Location.5MI.E.STATE Rd. 34G02
RouteState Highway 0
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.93667, -75.36667
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,743 (2024)
Projected traffic10,143 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
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 Ramp D(sb)to I-476 over Media By-Pass (US-1) built?

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

What condition is Ramp D(sb)to I-476 over Media By-Pass (US-1) 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp D(sb)to I-476 over Media By-Pass (US-1) carry?

About 9,743 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ramp D(sb)to I-476 over Media By-Pass (US-1)?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp D(sb)to I-476 over Media By-Pass (US-1)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.