33rd Street over Amtrak-Pa Central RR
FairPhiladelphia County, Pennsylvania · Nr.Jefferson Str 3589 K04 · Structure no. 000000000038392
- Built
- 1905
- 120 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 206 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,619
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
33rd Street over Amtrak-Pa Central RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 33rd Street over Amtrak-Pa Central RR in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 120 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 6 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 22,619 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,881 by 2032. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 33rd Street over Amtrak-Pa Central RR built?
It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is 33rd Street over Amtrak-Pa Central RR 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 2024.
How much traffic does 33rd Street over Amtrak-Pa Central RR carry?
About 22,619 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 33rd Street over Amtrak-Pa Central RR?
The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns 33rd Street over Amtrak-Pa Central RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.