US Bridges

North Lynn Blvd. over Branch of Cobbs Creek

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · N/Lynn Bould;tr 1 26H08 · Structure no. 000000000040816

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,340
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Lynn Blvd. over Branch of Cobbs Creek is a concrete culvert carrying North Lynn Blvd. over Branch of Cobbs Creek in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 7,340 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,552 by 2032. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Lynn Blvd.
CrossesBranch of Cobbs Creek
LocationN/Lynn Bould;tr 1 26H08
RouteState Highway 0
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.97193, -75.28537
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,340 (2024)
Projected traffic8,552 by 2032
Trucks3%
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

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 North Lynn Blvd. over Branch of Cobbs Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Lynn Blvd. over Branch of 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does North Lynn Blvd. over Branch of Cobbs Creek carry?

About 7,340 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is North Lynn Blvd. over Branch of Cobbs Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns North Lynn Blvd. over Branch of Cobbs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.