Lewis Road over Mingo Creek
PoorMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · U Providence 3252G01 · Structure no. 000000000027800
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,810
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lewis Road over Mingo Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lewis Road over Mingo Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 1,810 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,103 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 41 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Lewis Road over Mingo Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lewis Road over Mingo 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Lewis Road over Mingo Creek carry?
About 1,810 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Lewis Road over Mingo Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Lewis Road over Mingo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.