US Bridges

Roosevelt Blvd. over Tacony Creek

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · North 5th St. 3481B06 · Structure no. 000000000038337

Built
1909
116 years old, rebuilt 1954
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
258 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
78,114
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roosevelt Blvd. over Tacony Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Roosevelt Blvd. over Tacony Creek in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1909 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 116 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 78,114 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 90,754 by 2032. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 269 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRoosevelt Blvd.
CrossesTacony Creek
LocationNorth 5th St. 3481B06
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.02707, -75.11243
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.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width269 ft (81.9 m)
Roadway width243 ft (74.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78,114 (2023)
Projected traffic90,754 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$3.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Roosevelt Blvd. over Tacony Creek built?

It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.

What condition is Roosevelt Blvd. over Tacony Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Roosevelt Blvd. over Tacony Creek carry?

About 78,114 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Roosevelt Blvd. over Tacony Creek?

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 269 ft wide.

Who owns Roosevelt Blvd. over Tacony Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.