US Bridges

Linden Avenue over AMTRAK (ne Corridor)

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · W of State RD 3483 A3 · Structure no. 000000000039228

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,500
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Linden Avenue over AMTRAK (ne Corridor) is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Linden Avenue over AMTRAK (ne Corridor) in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,300 by 2032. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLinden Avenue
CrossesAMTRAK (ne Corridor)
LocationW of State RD 3483 A3
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.04721, -74.9963
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating102 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,500 (2012)
Projected traffic17,300 by 2032
Trucks6%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Linden Avenue over AMTRAK (ne Corridor) built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Linden Avenue 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 Linden Avenue over AMTRAK (ne Corridor) carry?

About 13,500 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Linden Avenue over AMTRAK (ne Corridor)?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Linden Avenue over AMTRAK (ne Corridor)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.