70th Street over AMTRAK (ne Corridor)
PoorPosted for loadPhiladelphia County, Pennsylvania · S.Paschall Ave 3669-B3 · Structure no. 000000000039174
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 101 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,200
- 2012 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
70th Street over AMTRAK (ne Corridor) is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying 70th Street over AMTRAK (ne Corridor) in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 4 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 10,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,100 by 2032. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 64 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 70th Street over AMTRAK (ne Corridor) built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is 70th Street over AMTRAK (ne Corridor) 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does 70th Street over AMTRAK (ne Corridor) carry?
About 10,200 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is 70th Street over AMTRAK (ne Corridor)?
The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns 70th Street over AMTRAK (ne Corridor)?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.