US Bridges

40th Street over AMTRAK (pittsburgh Ml)

Good

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · N of Westminster Av 27K09 · Structure no. 000000000047772

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
283 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,300
1978 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

40th Street over AMTRAK (pittsburgh Ml) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 40th Street over AMTRAK (pittsburgh Ml) in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 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 4,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,300 by 1978. The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries40th Street
CrossesAMTRAK (pittsburgh Ml)
LocationN of Westminster Av 27K09
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.97093, -75.20373
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length283 ft (86.3 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (1978)
Projected traffic4,300 by 1978
Trucks—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 40th Street over AMTRAK (pittsburgh Ml) built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is 40th 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does 40th Street over AMTRAK (pittsburgh Ml) carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (1978 count).

How long is 40th Street over AMTRAK (pittsburgh Ml)?

The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns 40th Street over AMTRAK (pittsburgh Ml)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.