Victory Avenue over Cobbs Creek
PoorDelaware County, Pennsylvania · North of Penna 3 27B10 · Structure no. 000000000015272
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 13,750
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Victory Avenue over Cobbs Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Victory Avenue over Cobbs Creek in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 13,750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,786 by 2035. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Victory Avenue over Cobbs Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is Victory Avenue over Cobbs Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does Victory Avenue over Cobbs Creek carry?
About 13,750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Victory Avenue over Cobbs Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Victory Avenue over Cobbs Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.