US Bridges

2nd Avenue over Mingo Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · SE Royersfrd 19C11/3252F3 · Structure no. 000000000041379

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,029
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

2nd Avenue over Mingo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 2nd Avenue over Mingo Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,029 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,602 by 2032. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Carries2nd Avenue
CrossesMingo Creek
LocationSE Royersfrd 19C11/3252F3
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.17032, -75.52604
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,029 (2024)
Projected traffic2,602 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 2nd Avenue over Mingo Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2nd Avenue over Mingo Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does 2nd Avenue over Mingo Creek carry?

About 5,029 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 2nd Avenue over Mingo Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m).

Who owns 2nd Avenue over Mingo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.