US Bridges

Girard Avenue over AMTRAK

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Girard;belmont Av 3589F05 · Structure no. 000000000038409

Built
1908
117 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
98 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,989
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Girard Avenue over AMTRAK is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Girard Avenue over AMTRAK in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1908 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 117 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 19,989 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,019 by 2032. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGirard Avenue
CrossesAMTRAK
LocationGirard;belmont Av 3589F05
RouteU.S. Route 30
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.97318, -75.21276
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,989 (2024)
Projected traffic19,019 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Girard Avenue over AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Girard Avenue over AMTRAK 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 Girard Avenue over AMTRAK carry?

About 19,989 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Girard Avenue over AMTRAK?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Girard Avenue over AMTRAK?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.