US Bridges

Mingo Road over Mingo Creek

Poor

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 MI NW PA-113 3252-G2 · Structure no. 000000000027972

Built
1914
111 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,778
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mingo Road over Mingo Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Mingo Road over Mingo Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1914, so it is 111 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 1,778 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,543 by 2018. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMingo Road
CrossesMingo Creek
Location1.5 MI NW PA-113 3252-G2
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.17537, -75.52282
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,778 (2019)
Projected traffic1,543 by 2018
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$126,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mingo Road over Mingo Creek built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mingo 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 2024.

How much traffic does Mingo Road over Mingo Creek carry?

About 1,778 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Mingo Road over Mingo Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Mingo Road over Mingo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.