US Bridges

Ashburner Street over AMTRAK (ne Corridor)

Good

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · W of State Road 19J09 · Structure no. 000000000039220

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,300
1988 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ashburner Street over AMTRAK (ne Corridor) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ashburner Street over AMTRAK (ne Corridor) in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 86 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 7 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, projected to reach 7,420 by 2008. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesAshburner Street
CrossesAMTRAK (ne Corridor)
LocationW of State Road 19J09
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.0381, -75.0126
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,300 (1988)
Projected traffic7,420 by 2008
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Ashburner 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 August 2022.

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

About 5,300 vehicles per day (1988 count).

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

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Ashburner Street over AMTRAK (ne Corridor)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.