US Bridges

"g" Street over AMTRAK (ne Corridor)

PoorPosted for load

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · N of Venango ST 29D03 · Structure no. 000000000039149

Built
1914
111 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2022
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
183 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,000
1980 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

"g" Street over AMTRAK (ne Corridor) is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying "g" Street over AMTRAK (ne Corridor) in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1914, so it is 111 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,400 by 2000. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries"g" Street
CrossesAMTRAK (ne Corridor)
LocationN of Venango ST 29D03
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.0036, -75.114
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 inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck25 ft (7.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (1980)
Projected traffic8,400 by 2000
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$5.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was "g" Street over AMTRAK (ne Corridor) built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025.

What condition is "g" 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does "g" Street over AMTRAK (ne Corridor) carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (1980 count).

How long is "g" Street over AMTRAK (ne Corridor)?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns "g" Street over AMTRAK (ne Corridor)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.