US Bridges

Roosevelt Blvd. over Open Ground

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · At Palethorp STR.3481A06 · Structure no. 000000000038336

Built
1911
114 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
76,859
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roosevelt Blvd. over Open Ground is a concrete arch - deck carrying Roosevelt Blvd. over Open Ground in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1911 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 114 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 76,859 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 94,413 by 2032. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 267 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRoosevelt Blvd.
CrossesOpen Ground
LocationAt Palethorp STR.3481A06
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.02506, -75.12723
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
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 inspectionApril 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width267 ft (81.4 m)
Roadway width144 ft (43.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76,859 (2023)
Projected traffic94,413 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Roosevelt Blvd. over Open Ground built?

It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is Roosevelt Blvd. over Open Ground 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Roosevelt Blvd. over Open Ground carry?

About 76,859 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Roosevelt Blvd. over Open Ground?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 267 ft wide.

Who owns Roosevelt Blvd. over Open Ground?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.