US Bridges

Roosevelt Blvd.Sb over Schuylkill River & Roads

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · 1MI.S.CITY Line 3479K09 · Structure no. 000000000038314

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,990 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
54,869
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roosevelt Blvd.Sb over Schuylkill River & Roads is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Roosevelt Blvd.Sb over Schuylkill River & Roads 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 54,869 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,128 by 2032. The structure is 1,990 ft (606.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoosevelt Blvd.Sb
CrossesSchuylkill River & Roads
Location1MI.S.CITY Line 3479K09
RouteU.S. Route 1
Coordinates40.00722, -75.19303
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,990 ft (606.6 m)
Longest span199 ft (60.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,869 (2024)
Projected traffic62,128 by 2032
Trucks3%
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Roosevelt Blvd.Sb over Schuylkill River & Roads built?

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

What condition is Roosevelt Blvd.Sb over Schuylkill River & Roads 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Roosevelt Blvd.Sb over Schuylkill River & Roads carry?

About 54,869 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Roosevelt Blvd.Sb over Schuylkill River & Roads?

The structure is 1,990 ft (606.6 m) long with a longest span of 199 ft (60.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Roosevelt Blvd.Sb over Schuylkill River & Roads?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.