US Bridges

Oxford Street over AMTRAK (ne Corridor)

Good

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · East of 32nd Str. 28C07 · Structure no. 000000000039204

Built
1892
133 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
380 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,300
1979 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oxford Street over AMTRAK (ne Corridor) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oxford Street over AMTRAK (ne Corridor) in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1892 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 133 years old, older 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 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,200 by 1979. The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOxford Street
CrossesAMTRAK (ne Corridor)
LocationEast of 32nd Str. 28C07
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.981, -75.1867
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length380 ft (115.8 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck25 ft (7.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,300 (1979)
Projected traffic5,200 by 1979
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oxford Street over AMTRAK (ne Corridor) built?

It was built in 1892, making it 133 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Oxford 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 November 2022.

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

About 5,300 vehicles per day (1979 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Oxford Street over AMTRAK (ne Corridor)?

The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Oxford Street over AMTRAK (ne Corridor)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.