US Bridges

Front Street over AMTRAK ; Conrail

Good

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · N of Venango Street 29A02 · Structure no. 000000000039101

Built
1908
117 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
244 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,500
1986 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Front Street over AMTRAK ; Conrail is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Front Street over AMTRAK ; Conrail in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1908 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 117 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16,100 by 2006. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFront Street
CrossesAMTRAK ; Conrail
LocationN of Venango Street 29A02
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.00514, -75.12784
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck30 ft (9.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (1986)
Projected traffic16,100 by 2006
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Front Street over AMTRAK ; Conrail built?

It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Front Street over AMTRAK ; Conrail in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Front Street over AMTRAK ; Conrail carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is Front Street over AMTRAK ; Conrail?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Front Street over AMTRAK ; Conrail?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.