US Bridges

41st Street over Amtrak(hsbg Branch)

Good

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · S. of Poplar 3589G05 · Structure no. 000000000054170

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
232 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,771
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

41st Street over Amtrak(hsbg Branch) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 41st Street over Amtrak(hsbg Branch) in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 5,771 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,575 by 2036. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries41st Street
CrossesAmtrak(hsbg Branch)
LocationS. of Poplar 3589G05
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.9715, -75.206
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,771 (2016)
Projected traffic8,575 by 2036
Trucks5%
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 41st Street over Amtrak(hsbg Branch) built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is 41st Street over Amtrak(hsbg Branch) 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 41st Street over Amtrak(hsbg Branch) carry?

About 5,771 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 41st Street over Amtrak(hsbg Branch)?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns 41st Street over Amtrak(hsbg Branch)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.