US Bridges

Manoa Road over Cobbs Creek

Good

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · E.Karakung Drive 26J07 · Structure no. 000000000057292

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,227
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Manoa Road over Cobbs Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Manoa Road over Cobbs Creek in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,227 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,525 by 2035. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesManoa Road
CrossesCobbs Creek
LocationE.Karakung Drive 26J07
RouteState Highway 0
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.98113, -75.28193
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,227 (2024)
Projected traffic7,525 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Manoa Road over Cobbs Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Manoa Road over Cobbs Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Manoa Road over Cobbs Creek carry?

About 6,227 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Manoa Road over Cobbs Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Manoa Road over Cobbs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.