US Bridges

Essington Avenue over Mingo Creek 3699-D7

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Phl Intl Airport · Structure no. 000000000053705

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
104 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
13,350
2024 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Essington Avenue over Mingo Creek 3699-D7 is a concrete culvert carrying Essington Avenue over Mingo Creek 3699-D7 in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 13,350 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,310 by 2032. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEssington Avenue
CrossesMingo Creek 3699-D7
LocationPhl Intl Airport
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.8947, -75.2289
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,350 (2024)
Projected traffic23,310 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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 Essington Avenue over Mingo Creek 3699-D7 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Essington Avenue over Mingo Creek 3699-D7 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Essington Avenue over Mingo Creek 3699-D7 carry?

About 13,350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Essington Avenue over Mingo Creek 3699-D7?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Essington Avenue over Mingo Creek 3699-D7?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.