US Bridges

South Street over AMTRAK

Good

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · East of 33rd Street · Structure no. 000000000046463

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
408 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,600
1980 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Street over AMTRAK is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Street over AMTRAK in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 18,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23,388 by 2032. The structure is 408 ft (124.4 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSouth Street
CrossesAMTRAK
LocationEast of 33rd Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.948, -75.1884
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length408 ft (124.4 m)
Longest span154 ft (46.9 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.2 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,600 (1980)
Projected traffic23,388 by 2032
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollToll bridge
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 South Street over AMTRAK built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Street over AMTRAK 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does South Street over AMTRAK carry?

About 18,600 vehicles per day (1980 count).

How long is South Street over AMTRAK?

The structure is 408 ft (124.4 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns South Street over AMTRAK?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.