ESSINGTON AVENUE
Carrying ESSINGTON AVENUE over MINGO CREEK 3699-D7
PHL INT'L AIRPORT, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: ESSINGTON AVENUE
The ESSINGTON AVENUE bridge in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania carries ESSINGTON AVENUE over MINGO CREEK 3699-D7. It was built in 1973, making it 53 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 8 sections, stretching 31.7 meters (104 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 12,265 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by Other Local Agencies.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How ESSINGTON AVENUE compares
Live comparison across Pennsylvania.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1973
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 8
- Structure Length
- 31.7 m (104 ft)
- Owner
- Other Local Agencies
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 12,265 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000053705
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ESSINGTON AVENUE is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare ESSINGTON AVENUE against other structures in Philadelphia and across Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for ESSINGTON AVENUE?
ESSINGTON AVENUE in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is ESSINGTON AVENUE inspected?
ESSINGTON AVENUE's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 12,265 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ESSINGTON AVENUE is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for ESSINGTON AVENUE?
ESSINGTON AVENUE has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining ESSINGTON AVENUE?
ESSINGTON AVENUE is owned and maintained by Other Local Agencies.
How old is ESSINGTON AVENUE and does age affect safety?
ESSINGTON AVENUE was built in 1973, making it 53 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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