US Bridges

63rd Street over AMTRAK (ne Corridor)

Good

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · S of Paschall Ave 36F04 · Structure no. 000000000039169

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,300
1994 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

63rd Street over AMTRAK (ne Corridor) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 63rd Street over AMTRAK (ne Corridor) in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 1976. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries63rd Street
CrossesAMTRAK (ne Corridor)
LocationS of Paschall Ave 36F04
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.9258, -75.2298
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck30 ft (9.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (1994)
Projected traffic4,000 by 1976
Trucks6%
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 63rd Street over AMTRAK (ne Corridor) built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is 63rd Street over AMTRAK (ne Corridor) 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does 63rd Street over AMTRAK (ne Corridor) carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 63rd Street over AMTRAK (ne Corridor)?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns 63rd Street over AMTRAK (ne Corridor)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.