US Bridges

Roosevelt Blvd. over Conrail (abandoned)

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · .4MI.SOUTH 5th ST.3480H07 · Structure no. 000000000038333

Built
1906
119 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
79,131
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roosevelt Blvd. over Conrail (abandoned) is a concrete arch - deck carrying Roosevelt Blvd. over Conrail (abandoned) in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1906 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 119 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 79,131 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 101,011 by 2032. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 280 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRoosevelt Blvd.
CrossesConrail (abandoned)
Location.4MI.SOUTH 5th ST.3480H07
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.02311, -75.13576
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width280 ft (85.4 m)
Roadway width239 ft (72.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79,131 (2023)
Projected traffic101,011 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Roosevelt Blvd. over Conrail (abandoned) built?

It was built in 1906, making it 119 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is Roosevelt Blvd. over Conrail (abandoned) 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Roosevelt Blvd. over Conrail (abandoned) carry?

About 79,131 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Roosevelt Blvd. over Conrail (abandoned)?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 280 ft wide.

Who owns Roosevelt Blvd. over Conrail (abandoned)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.