US Bridges

Market Street over Schuylkill Expwy.&amtrak

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · 30th Street Sta. 3590A08 · Structure no. 000000000038958

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
744 ft
24 main spans
Daily traffic
15,348
2024 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Market Street over Schuylkill Expwy.&amtrak is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Market Street over Schuylkill Expwy.&amtrak in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 93 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 15,348 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,900 by 2032. The structure is 744 ft (226.8 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMarket Street
CrossesSchuylkill Expwy.&amtrak
Location30th Street Sta. 3590A08
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.9547, -75.18212
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans24
Design loadH 20
Structure length744 ft (226.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,348 (2024)
Projected traffic13,900 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
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$6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Market Street over Schuylkill Expwy.&amtrak built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is Market Street over Schuylkill Expwy.&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 Market Street over Schuylkill Expwy.&amtrak carry?

About 15,348 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Market Street over Schuylkill Expwy.&amtrak?

The structure is 744 ft (226.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Market Street over Schuylkill Expwy.&amtrak?

It is owned by the Railroad and maintained by the State Highway Agency.