US Bridges

Roosevelt Blvd NB over Schuylkill Roads & RR

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · 1MI.S.CITY Line 3479K09 · Structure no. 000000000038311

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,926 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
55,858
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roosevelt Blvd NB over Schuylkill Roads & RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Roosevelt Blvd NB over Schuylkill Roads & RR in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 55,858 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,834 by 2032. The structure is 1,926 ft (587 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoosevelt Blvd NB
CrossesSchuylkill Roads & RR
Location1MI.S.CITY Line 3479K09
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.00683, -75.19283
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,926 ft (587 m)
Longest span201 ft (61.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55,858 (2024)
Projected traffic63,834 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$8.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Roosevelt Blvd NB over Schuylkill Roads & RR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roosevelt Blvd NB over Schuylkill Roads & RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Roosevelt Blvd NB over Schuylkill Roads & RR carry?

About 55,858 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Roosevelt Blvd NB over Schuylkill Roads & RR?

The structure is 1,926 ft (587 m) long with a longest span of 201 ft (61.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Roosevelt Blvd NB over Schuylkill Roads & RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.