US Bridges

East Eagle Road over Cobbs Creek

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · W.Haverford Ave 26F05 · Structure no. 000000000040848

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,835
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Eagle Road over Cobbs Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying East Eagle Road over Cobbs Creek in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 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 26,835 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,232 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Eagle Road
CrossesCobbs Creek
LocationW.Haverford Ave 26F05
RouteState Highway 0
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.99342, -75.29909
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,835 (2024)
Projected traffic23,232 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
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 East Eagle Road over Cobbs Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is East Eagle Road 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 2023.

How much traffic does East Eagle Road over Cobbs Creek carry?

About 26,835 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is East Eagle Road over Cobbs Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns East Eagle Road over Cobbs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.