US Bridges

Roosevelt Blvd. over 5th Street (overpass)

Poor

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · 1MI.NORTH TR 611 3480J07 · Structure no. 000000000038334

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49,662
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roosevelt Blvd. over 5th Street (overpass) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Roosevelt Blvd. over 5th Street (overpass) in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 49,662 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,247 by 2032. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 79 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRoosevelt Blvd.
Crosses5th Street (overpass)
Location1MI.NORTH TR 611 3480J07
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.0238, -75.13324
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 rating71 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.2 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,662 (2023)
Projected traffic70,247 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Roosevelt Blvd. over 5th Street (overpass) built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roosevelt Blvd. over 5th Street (overpass) 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Roosevelt Blvd. over 5th Street (overpass) carry?

About 49,662 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Roosevelt Blvd. over 5th Street (overpass)?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Roosevelt Blvd. over 5th Street (overpass)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.