5th Street over AMTRAK Main Line N-S
FairPhiladelphia County, Pennsylvania · S.Tioga ST;N.PHILA3480H10 · Structure no. 000000000038830
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 109 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,432
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
5th Street over AMTRAK Main Line N-S is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying 5th Street over AMTRAK Main Line N-S in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 103 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 11,432 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,971 by 2032. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 5th Street over AMTRAK Main Line N-S built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is 5th Street over AMTRAK Main Line N-S 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 5th Street over AMTRAK Main Line N-S carry?
About 11,432 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is 5th Street over AMTRAK Main Line N-S?
The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns 5th Street over AMTRAK Main Line N-S?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.