71st Street
Carrying 71st Street over AMTRAK (NE Corridor)
S of Paschall Avenu 36E05, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: 71st Street
The 71st Street bridge in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania carries 71st Street over AMTRAK (NE Corridor). It was built in 1901, making it 125 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1915, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 37.2 meters (122 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 40,000 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 4.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How 71st Street compares
Live comparison across Pennsylvania.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1901
- Last Reconstructed
- 1915
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 37.2 m (122 ft)
- Deck Width
- 19.6 m (64 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 40,000 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000039178
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether 71st Street is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare 71st Street against other structures in Philadelphia and across Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for 71st Street?
71st Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is 71st Street inspected?
71st Street's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 40,000 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 71st Street is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for 71st Street?
71st Street has an NBI inventory load rating of 4.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining 71st Street?
71st Street is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is 71st Street and does age affect safety?
71st Street was built in 1901, making it 125 years old and last reconstructed in 1915.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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