Marshall Road over Cobbs Creek
PoorPosted for loadDelaware County, Pennsylvania · Philadelphia City 27D11 · Structure no. 000000000015277
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 251 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 28,224
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Marshall Road over Cobbs Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Marshall Road over Cobbs Creek in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 61 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 28,224 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,899 by 2035. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 80 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 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Marshall Road over Cobbs Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is Marshall Road 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 Marshall Road over Cobbs Creek carry?
About 28,224 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Marshall Road over Cobbs Creek?
The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns Marshall Road over Cobbs Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.