Chestnut Street over Amtrak;sch EXPWY&30th ST
GoodPhiladelphia County, Pennsylvania · At 30th Street 3590 A08 · Structure no. 000000000038380
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 634 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,950
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chestnut Street over Amtrak;sch EXPWY&30th ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chestnut Street over Amtrak;sch EXPWY&30th ST in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 91 years old, older 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 19,950 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,191 by 2032. The structure is 634 ft (193.2 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Chestnut Street over Amtrak;sch EXPWY&30th ST built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is Chestnut Street over Amtrak;sch EXPWY&30th ST 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Chestnut Street over Amtrak;sch EXPWY&30th ST carry?
About 19,950 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Chestnut Street over Amtrak;sch EXPWY&30th ST?
The structure is 634 ft (193.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.
Who owns Chestnut Street over Amtrak;sch EXPWY&30th ST?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.