US Bridges

30th Street over AMTRAK

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · 30th Str.Station W3590A08 · Structure no. 000000000039004

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
201 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
26,914
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

30th Street over AMTRAK is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying 30th Street over AMTRAK in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 26,914 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,975 by 2032. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries30th Street
CrossesAMTRAK
Location30th Str.Station W3590A08
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.95444, -75.18111
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 inspectionAugust 2022
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 20
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,914 (2024)
Projected traffic32,975 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
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$2.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 30th Street over AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is 30th Street over 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does 30th Street over AMTRAK carry?

About 26,914 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 30th Street over AMTRAK?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns 30th Street over AMTRAK?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.