65th Street over Cobbs Creek Parkway
FairPhiladelphia County, Pennsylvania · Sw.Philadelphia 3699A02 · Structure no. 000000000039001
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 106 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,335
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
65th Street over Cobbs Creek Parkway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 65th Street over Cobbs Creek Parkway in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 6,335 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,794 by 2032. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 60 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 65th Street over Cobbs Creek Parkway built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.
What condition is 65th Street over Cobbs Creek Parkway 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does 65th Street over Cobbs Creek Parkway carry?
About 6,335 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is 65th Street over Cobbs Creek Parkway?
The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns 65th Street over Cobbs Creek Parkway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.