US Bridges

Mt Moriah Cemetery over Cobbs Creek

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · S of Cobbs Crk PKWY.36E03 · Structure no. 000000000039259

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
1984 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt Moriah Cemetery over Cobbs Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Mt Moriah Cemetery over Cobbs Creek in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 6 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 400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 400 by 1984. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMt Moriah Cemetery
CrossesCobbs Creek
LocationS of Cobbs Crk PKWY.36E03
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.93253, -75.23816
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (1984)
Projected traffic400 by 1984
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mt Moriah Cemetery over Cobbs Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt Moriah Cemetery over 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Mt Moriah Cemetery over Cobbs Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (1984 count).

How long is Mt Moriah Cemetery over Cobbs Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Mt Moriah Cemetery over Cobbs Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.