US Bridges

71st Street over AMTRAK (ne Corridor)

FairPosted for load

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · S of Paschall Avenu 36E05 · Structure no. 000000000039178

Built
1901
124 years old, rebuilt 1915
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40,000
1980 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

71st Street over AMTRAK (ne Corridor) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 71st Street over AMTRAK (ne Corridor) in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1901 and reconstructed in 1915, so it is 124 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,000 by 1980. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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Carries71st Street
CrossesAMTRAK (ne Corridor)
LocationS of Paschall Avenu 36E05
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.91789, -75.24107
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating81 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck25 ft (7.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,000 (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$161,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 71st Street over AMTRAK (ne Corridor) built?

It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1915.

What condition is 71st 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does 71st Street over AMTRAK (ne Corridor) carry?

About 40,000 vehicles per day (1980 count).

How long is 71st Street over AMTRAK (ne Corridor)?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns 71st Street over AMTRAK (ne Corridor)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.