US Bridges

Fort Mifflin Road over Eagle Creek 3699-E9

Good

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Phila Intl Airport · Structure no. 000000000053710

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,736
2014 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Fort Mifflin Road over Eagle Creek 3699-E9 is a concrete culvert carrying Fort Mifflin Road over Eagle Creek 3699-E9 in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,736 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2034. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFort Mifflin Road
CrossesEagle Creek 3699-E9
LocationPhila Intl Airport
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.8829, -75.2181
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,736 (2014)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2034
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 Fort Mifflin Road over Eagle Creek 3699-E9 built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fort Mifflin Road over Eagle Creek 3699-E9 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Fort Mifflin Road over Eagle Creek 3699-E9 carry?

About 3,736 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Fort Mifflin Road over Eagle Creek 3699-E9?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Fort Mifflin Road over Eagle Creek 3699-E9?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).