US Bridges

Haverford Road over Branch Cobbs Creek

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · 3MI.TO Darby Road 26F04 · Structure no. 000000000015153

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,724
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Haverford Road over Branch Cobbs Creek is a concrete slab carrying Haverford Road over Branch 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 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 18,724 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,673 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHaverford Road
CrossesBranch Cobbs Creek
Location3MI.TO Darby Road 26F04
RouteState Highway 0
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.9962, -75.30211
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,724 (2024)
Projected traffic24,673 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Haverford Road over Branch Cobbs Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Haverford Road over Branch 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Haverford Road over Branch Cobbs Creek carry?

About 18,724 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Haverford Road over Branch Cobbs Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Haverford Road over Branch Cobbs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.