US Bridges

Roosevelt Blvd Ext over SEPTA Chw Line; Conrail

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · S.Wissahickon AVE.3480B08 · Structure no. 000000000038319

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
111,725
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roosevelt Blvd Ext over SEPTA Chw Line; Conrail is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Roosevelt Blvd Ext over SEPTA Chw Line; Conrail 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 111,725 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 145,019 by 2032. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRoosevelt Blvd Ext
CrossesSEPTA Chw Line; Conrail
LocationS.Wissahickon AVE.3480B08
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.01608, -75.17563
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width95 ft (29.1 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic111,725 (2024)
Projected traffic145,019 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$926,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Roosevelt Blvd Ext over SEPTA Chw Line; Conrail built?

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

What condition is Roosevelt Blvd Ext over SEPTA Chw Line; Conrail 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Roosevelt Blvd Ext over SEPTA Chw Line; Conrail carry?

About 111,725 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Roosevelt Blvd Ext over SEPTA Chw Line; Conrail?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns Roosevelt Blvd Ext over SEPTA Chw Line; Conrail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.