65th Street over Cobbs Creek
PoorPhiladelphia County, Pennsylvania · Sw.Phila 3699A2 · Structure no. 000000000039000
- Built
- 1906
- 119 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,335
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
65th Street over Cobbs Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying 65th Street over Cobbs Creek in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1906, so it is 119 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 6,335 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,794 by 2032. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 65th Street over Cobbs Creek built?
It was built in 1906, making it 119 years old in 2025.
What condition is 65th Street 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 65th Street over Cobbs Creek carry?
About 6,335 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is 65th Street over Cobbs Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns 65th Street over Cobbs Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.