49th Street over Amtrak(ny-Wash Branch)
PoorPosted for loadPhiladelphia County, Pennsylvania · 49th S.Woodland 3589 G10 · Structure no. 000000000038998
- Built
- 1923
- 102 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 155 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,341
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
49th Street over Amtrak(ny-Wash Branch) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 49th Street over Amtrak(ny-Wash Branch) in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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 9,341 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,614 by 2032. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 49th Street over Amtrak(ny-Wash Branch) built?
It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.
What condition is 49th Street over Amtrak(ny-Wash Branch) 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 August 2022.
How much traffic does 49th Street over Amtrak(ny-Wash Branch) carry?
About 9,341 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 49th Street over Amtrak(ny-Wash Branch)?
The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.
Who owns 49th Street over Amtrak(ny-Wash Branch)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.