US Bridges

Chester Ave over Br. of Cobbs Creek

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · 1000E Cedar Ave 3698-K3 · Structure no. 000000000054894

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,000
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chester Ave over Br. of Cobbs Creek is a steel culvert carrying Chester Ave over Br. of Cobbs Creek in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 115 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,500 by 2038. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesChester Ave
CrossesBr. of Cobbs Creek
Location1000E Cedar Ave 3698-K3
RouteCity Street 10
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.92426, -75.25322
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2018)
Projected traffic5,500 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chester Ave over Br. of Cobbs Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Chester Ave over Br. 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Chester Ave over Br. of Cobbs Creek carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Chester Ave over Br. of Cobbs Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Chester Ave over Br. of Cobbs Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.