US Bridges

62nd Street over AMTRAK (ne Corridor)

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · S of Paschall Ave 36G04 · Structure no. 000000000039168

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
1980 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

62nd Street over AMTRAK (ne Corridor) is a steel truss - deck carrying 62nd Street over AMTRAK (ne Corridor) in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 years old, older 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 5 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 4,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,000 by 1980. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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Carries62nd Street
CrossesAMTRAK (ne Corridor)
LocationS of Paschall Ave 36G04
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.92662, -75.22866
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck30 ft (9.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (1980)
Projected traffic4,000 by 1980
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$591,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 62nd Street over AMTRAK (ne Corridor) built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is 62nd Street over AMTRAK (ne Corridor) 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 62nd Street over AMTRAK (ne Corridor) carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (1980 count).

How long is 62nd Street over AMTRAK (ne Corridor)?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns 62nd Street over AMTRAK (ne Corridor)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.