US Bridges

Jfk Blvd.At 30th over Amtrak(ny Branch);road

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · NR.30th Str.Sta. 3590A08 · Structure no. 000000000039009

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
145 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,275
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jfk Blvd.At 30th over Amtrak(ny Branch);road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jfk Blvd.At 30th over Amtrak(ny Branch);road in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 7,275 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,431 by 2032. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesJfk Blvd.At 30th
CrossesAmtrak(ny Branch);road
LocationNR.30th Str.Sta. 3590A08
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.95556, -75.18694
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.7 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,275 (2024)
Projected traffic9,431 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Jfk Blvd.At 30th over Amtrak(ny Branch);road built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jfk Blvd.At 30th over Amtrak(ny Branch);road 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Jfk Blvd.At 30th over Amtrak(ny Branch);road carry?

About 7,275 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Jfk Blvd.At 30th over Amtrak(ny Branch);road?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns Jfk Blvd.At 30th over Amtrak(ny Branch);road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.