42nd Street over AMTRAK (pittsburgh Ml)
GoodPhiladelphia County, Pennsylvania · S of Poplar ST - 3589-G05 · Structure no. 000000000039260
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Arch - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 308 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,000
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
42nd Street over AMTRAK (pittsburgh Ml) is a steel arch - thru carrying 42nd Street over AMTRAK (pittsburgh Ml) in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 115 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,500 by 2026. The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 42nd Street over AMTRAK (pittsburgh Ml) built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is 42nd Street over AMTRAK (pittsburgh Ml) 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does 42nd Street over AMTRAK (pittsburgh Ml) carry?
About 8,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is 42nd Street over AMTRAK (pittsburgh Ml)?
The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long with a longest span of 262 ft (79.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns 42nd Street over AMTRAK (pittsburgh Ml)?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.