US Bridges

2nd Street over AMTRAK (ne Corridor)

Poor

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · N of Venango Street 29A02 · Structure no. 000000000039093

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,600
1980 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

2nd Street over AMTRAK (ne Corridor) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 2nd Street over AMTRAK (ne Corridor) in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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.

It carries about 14,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14,600 by 1982. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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Carries2nd Street
CrossesAMTRAK (ne Corridor)
LocationN of Venango Street 29A02
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.0052, -75.1319
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck25 ft (7.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,600 (1980)
Projected traffic14,600 by 1982
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 2nd Street over AMTRAK (ne Corridor) built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2nd Street over AMTRAK (ne Corridor) 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does 2nd Street over AMTRAK (ne Corridor) carry?

About 14,600 vehicles per day (1980 count).

How long is 2nd Street over AMTRAK (ne Corridor)?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns 2nd Street over AMTRAK (ne Corridor)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.