US Bridges

Roosevelt Blvd Ext over Fernhill Park Path

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · .5MI.SOUTH T-422 3480C08 · Structure no. 000000000038322

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
85,428
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roosevelt Blvd Ext over Fernhill Park Path is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Roosevelt Blvd Ext over Fernhill Park Path in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1982, 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 85,428 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 130,741 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRoosevelt Blvd Ext
CrossesFernhill Park Path
Location.5MI.SOUTH T-422 3480C08
RouteU.S. Route 1
Coordinates40.01811, -75.16986
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.7 m)
Roadway width101 ft (30.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85,428 (2024)
Projected traffic130,741 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Roosevelt Blvd Ext over Fernhill Park Path built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Roosevelt Blvd Ext over Fernhill Park Path 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Roosevelt Blvd Ext over Fernhill Park Path carry?

About 85,428 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Roosevelt Blvd Ext over Fernhill Park Path?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns Roosevelt Blvd Ext over Fernhill Park Path?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.