US Bridges

Amosland Road over Amtrak; Phila-Wash

Good

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · Norwood Park 35F10 · Structure no. 000000000015273

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,658
2024 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Amosland Road over Amtrak; Phila-Wash is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Amosland Road over Amtrak; Phila-Wash in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 9,658 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,237 by 2032. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAmosland Road
CrossesAmtrak; Phila-Wash
LocationNorwood Park 35F10
RouteState Highway 0
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.8909, -75.3025
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating109 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,658 (2024)
Projected traffic14,237 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Amosland Road over Amtrak; Phila-Wash built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Amosland Road over Amtrak; Phila-Wash 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does Amosland Road over Amtrak; Phila-Wash carry?

About 9,658 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Amosland Road over Amtrak; Phila-Wash?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Amosland Road over Amtrak; Phila-Wash?

It is owned by the Railroad.