Baltimore Pike over Cobbs Creek
FairDelaware County, Pennsylvania · Philadelphia Limit 36D01 · Structure no. 000000000014848
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 13,856
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Baltimore Pike over Cobbs Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Baltimore Pike over Cobbs Creek in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 years old, older 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 5 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 13,856 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,097 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Baltimore Pike over Cobbs Creek built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.
What condition is Baltimore Pike over Cobbs 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Baltimore Pike over Cobbs Creek carry?
About 13,856 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Baltimore Pike over Cobbs Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Baltimore Pike over Cobbs Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.