Henry Covered Brdg over Mingo Creek
FairPosted for loadWashington County, Pennsylvania · Mingo Creek County Park · Structure no. 000000000035319
- Built
- 1881
- 144 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 1993 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Henry Covered Brdg over Mingo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Henry Covered Brdg over Mingo Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1881 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 144 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 305 by 2000. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Henry Covered Brdg over Mingo Creek built?
It was built in 1881, making it 144 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is Henry Covered Brdg over Mingo 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Henry Covered Brdg over Mingo Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Henry Covered Brdg over Mingo Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns Henry Covered Brdg over Mingo Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.