US Bridges

Beechwood Drive over Cobbs Creek

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · At Karakung DR 3588-D3 · Structure no. 000000000015419

Built
1907
118 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2015 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beechwood Drive over Cobbs Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Beechwood Drive over Cobbs Creek in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1907 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 118 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2035. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBeechwood Drive
CrossesCobbs Creek
LocationAt Karakung DR 3588-D3
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.987, -75.29134
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2015)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Beechwood Drive over Cobbs Creek built?

It was built in 1907, making it 118 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Beechwood Drive 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Beechwood Drive over Cobbs Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Beechwood Drive over Cobbs Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Beechwood Drive over Cobbs Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.