Cobbs Creek Parkwa over Cobbs Creek
PoorPhiladelphia County, Pennsylvania · Sw.Phila 3699B01 · Structure no. 000000000038975
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,222
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cobbs Creek Parkwa over Cobbs Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Cobbs Creek Parkwa over Cobbs Creek in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 101 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 18,222 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,859 by 2032. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cobbs Creek Parkwa over Cobbs Creek built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is Cobbs Creek Parkwa over Cobbs Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Cobbs Creek Parkwa over Cobbs Creek carry?
About 18,222 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Cobbs Creek Parkwa over Cobbs Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns Cobbs Creek Parkwa over Cobbs Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.