US Bridges

Wingohocking St. over Frankford Creek

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · E. of Castor Ave. 29F01 · Structure no. 000000000039216

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,100
1980 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wingohocking St. over Frankford Creek is a concrete frame carrying Wingohocking St. over Frankford Creek in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 7,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,940 by 2000. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesWingohocking St.
CrossesFrankford Creek
LocationE. of Castor Ave. 29F01
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.01478, -75.0944
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,100 (1980)
Projected traffic9,940 by 2000
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$786,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wingohocking St. over Frankford Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wingohocking St. over Frankford 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Wingohocking St. over Frankford Creek carry?

About 7,100 vehicles per day (1980 count).

How long is Wingohocking St. over Frankford Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Wingohocking St. over Frankford Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.