Spring Garden Str. over Amtrak(nec)
PoorPhiladelphia County, Pennsylvania · Nr.Expway.& 31 ST.3590A06 · Structure no. 000000000038970
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 89 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 28,399
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Spring Garden Str. over Amtrak(nec) is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Spring Garden Str. over Amtrak(nec) in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 28,399 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,789 by 2032. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 53 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Spring Garden Str. over Amtrak(nec) built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Spring Garden Str. over Amtrak(nec) 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 Spring Garden Str. over Amtrak(nec) carry?
About 28,399 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Spring Garden Str. over Amtrak(nec)?
The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns Spring Garden Str. over Amtrak(nec)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.