US Bridges

Margie Street over AMTRAK Conrail

PoorClosed to traffic

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · At Nineteenth ST 3590-D1 · Structure no. 000000000039171

Built
1919
106 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
1980 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Margie Street over AMTRAK Conrail is a steel truss - thru carrying Margie Street over AMTRAK Conrail in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 106 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 1 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: closed to all traffic.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMargie Street
CrossesAMTRAK Conrail
LocationAt Nineteenth ST 3590-D1
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.994, -75.1637
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic4,300 by 2015
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$297,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Margie Street over AMTRAK Conrail built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is Margie Street over AMTRAK Conrail 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Margie Street over AMTRAK Conrail carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Margie Street over AMTRAK Conrail?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Margie Street over AMTRAK Conrail?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.