US Bridges

29th Street over AMTRAK N.E.C.

Good

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Glenwood & SEDGLEY3590A03 · Structure no. 000000000038961

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
144 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,217
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

29th Street over AMTRAK N.E.C. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 29th Street over AMTRAK N.E.C. in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,217 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,648 by 2032. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries29th Street
CrossesAMTRAK N.E.C.
LocationGlenwood & SEDGLEY3590A03
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.9846, -75.18128
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating103 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,217 (2023)
Projected traffic6,648 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 29th Street over AMTRAK N.E.C. built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is 29th Street over AMTRAK N.E.C. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2022.

How much traffic does 29th Street over AMTRAK N.E.C. carry?

About 5,217 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 29th Street over AMTRAK N.E.C.?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns 29th Street over AMTRAK N.E.C.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Town or Township Highway Agency.