65th Street over AMTRAK (main LINE)MP5.69
PoorPhiladelphia County, Pennsylvania · Nr.Glenmore AVENUE3699C03 · Structure no. 000000000038916
- Built
- 1913
- 112 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 103 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,081
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Railroad
- Railroad
About this bridge
65th Street over AMTRAK (main LINE)MP5.69 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 65th Street over AMTRAK (main LINE)MP5.69 in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1913, so it is 112 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.
It carries about 7,081 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,739 by 2032. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 66 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 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 65th Street over AMTRAK (main LINE)MP5.69 built?
It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025.
What condition is 65th Street over AMTRAK (main LINE)MP5.69 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 September 2022.
How much traffic does 65th Street over AMTRAK (main LINE)MP5.69 carry?
About 7,081 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 65th Street over AMTRAK (main LINE)MP5.69?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns 65th Street over AMTRAK (main LINE)MP5.69?
It is owned by the Railroad.