US Bridges

Roosevelt Blvd Ext over Roberts Ave;septa;csx

Poor

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Wayne Jnc Via 3480D08 · Structure no. 000000000038326

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,589 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
50,167
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roosevelt Blvd Ext over Roberts Ave;septa;csx is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Roosevelt Blvd Ext over Roberts Ave;septa;csx in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2023, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 50,167 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 114,820 by 2032. The structure is 2,589 ft (789.1 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRoosevelt Blvd Ext
CrossesRoberts Ave;septa;csx
LocationWayne Jnc Via 3480D08
RouteU.S. Route 1
Coordinates40.01911, -75.16461
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans13 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length2,589 ft (789.1 m)
Longest span210 ft (64 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.1 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,167 (2024)
Projected traffic114,820 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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$22.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Roosevelt Blvd Ext over Roberts Ave;septa;csx built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Roosevelt Blvd Ext over Roberts Ave;septa;csx in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2022.

How much traffic does Roosevelt Blvd Ext over Roberts Ave;septa;csx carry?

About 50,167 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Roosevelt Blvd Ext over Roberts Ave;septa;csx?

The structure is 2,589 ft (789.1 m) long with a longest span of 210 ft (64 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Roosevelt Blvd Ext over Roberts Ave;septa;csx?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.