59th Street over AMTRAK and SEPTA
PoorPosted for loadPhiladelphia County, Pennsylvania · N of Lancasterave 3589-B3 · Structure no. 000000000039156
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 310 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,910
- 2014 count
- Owner
- Railroad
- Railroad
About this bridge
59th Street over AMTRAK and SEPTA is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying 59th Street over AMTRAK and SEPTA 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 3 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 7,910 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,500 by 2034. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 59th Street over AMTRAK and SEPTA built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.
What condition is 59th Street over AMTRAK and SEPTA 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does 59th Street over AMTRAK and SEPTA carry?
About 7,910 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 59th Street over AMTRAK and SEPTA?
The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns 59th Street over AMTRAK and SEPTA?
It is owned by the Railroad and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.