US Bridges

58th Street over AMTRAK (nec) Septa-Ahsl

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · S of Woodland Ave. 36G03 · Structure no. 000000000039158

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
193 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,800
1978 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

58th Street over AMTRAK (nec) Septa-Ahsl is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 58th Street over AMTRAK (nec) Septa-Ahsl in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 6 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 6,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,520 by 1998. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries58th Street
CrossesAMTRAK (nec) Septa-Ahsl
LocationS of Woodland Ave. 36G03
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.93091, -75.22276
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck25 ft (7.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,800 (1978)
Projected traffic9,520 by 1998
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 58th Street over AMTRAK (nec) Septa-Ahsl built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is 58th Street over AMTRAK (nec) Septa-Ahsl 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does 58th Street over AMTRAK (nec) Septa-Ahsl carry?

About 6,800 vehicles per day (1978 count).

How long is 58th Street over AMTRAK (nec) Septa-Ahsl?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns 58th Street over AMTRAK (nec) Septa-Ahsl?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.