Cecil B. Moore Ave over AMTRAK
PoorPosted for loadPhiladelphia County, Pennsylvania · Near 31st St. 3590A03 · Structure no. 000000000038857
- Built
- 1909
- 116 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 137 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,200
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cecil B. Moore Ave over AMTRAK is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Cecil B. Moore Ave over AMTRAK in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1909, so it is 116 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,900 by 2032. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 57 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cecil B. Moore Ave over AMTRAK built?
It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cecil B. Moore Ave over AMTRAK in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Cecil B. Moore Ave over AMTRAK carry?
About 3,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Cecil B. Moore Ave over AMTRAK?
The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns Cecil B. Moore Ave over AMTRAK?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.