US Bridges

Arch Street over Amtrak;access Road

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · N.Side 30th ST.STA3590A07 · Structure no. 000000000039023

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
668 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
26,914
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arch Street over Amtrak;access Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Arch Street over Amtrak;access Road in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 98 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 19,232 by 2032. The structure is 668 ft (203.6 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesArch Street
CrossesAmtrak;access Road
LocationN.Side 30th ST.STA3590A07
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.95694, -75.18167
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.
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 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating83 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans16
Design loadHS 20
Structure length668 ft (203.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,914 (2024)
Projected traffic19,232 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$17.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Arch Street over Amtrak;access Road built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Arch Street over Amtrak;access 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does Arch Street over Amtrak;access Road carry?

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

How long is Arch Street over Amtrak;access Road?

The structure is 668 ft (203.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns Arch Street over Amtrak;access Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.