US Bridges

City Avenue over AMTRAK Overbrook Station

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · 1/2 MI.N.TR30 3588K02 · Structure no. 000000000038303

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Frame
Steel
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32,596
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

City Avenue over AMTRAK Overbrook Station is a steel frame carrying City Avenue over AMTRAK Overbrook Station in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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.

It carries about 32,596 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,010 by 2032. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCity Avenue
CrossesAMTRAK Overbrook Station
Location1/2 MI.N.TR30 3588K02
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.98994, -75.25046
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,596 (2023)
Projected traffic41,010 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was City Avenue over AMTRAK Overbrook Station built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is City Avenue over AMTRAK Overbrook Station 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does City Avenue over AMTRAK Overbrook Station carry?

About 32,596 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is City Avenue over AMTRAK Overbrook Station?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns City Avenue over AMTRAK Overbrook Station?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Railroad.