US Bridges

Cotton Street over Manayunk Canal

Good

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · West of Main Street · Structure no. 000000000057141

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cotton Street over Manayunk Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Cotton Street over Manayunk Canal in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2017. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCotton Street
CrossesManayunk Canal
LocationWest of Main Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.02467, -75.22303
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2017)
Projected traffic15 by 2017
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cotton Street over Manayunk Canal built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cotton Street over Manayunk Canal 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Cotton Street over Manayunk Canal carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Cotton Street over Manayunk Canal?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Cotton Street over Manayunk Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.