US Bridges

30th Street over AMTRAK & Conrail Lines

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · W.Side 30th ST.STA3590A07 · Structure no. 000000000039025

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
436 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
26,914
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

30th Street over AMTRAK & Conrail Lines is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying 30th Street over AMTRAK & Conrail Lines in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 436 ft (132.9 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries30th Street
CrossesAMTRAK & Conrail Lines
LocationW.Side 30th ST.STA3590A07
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.95667, -75.18333
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans17
Design loadH 20
Structure length436 ft (132.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 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 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$11.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 30th Street over AMTRAK & Conrail Lines built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is 30th Street over AMTRAK & Conrail Lines 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 & Conrail Lines carry?

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

How long is 30th Street over AMTRAK & Conrail Lines?

The structure is 436 ft (132.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns 30th Street over AMTRAK & Conrail Lines?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.