US Bridges

Roosevelt Blvd. over Conrail(buried)

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · N.Whitaker Ave. 3481D06 · Structure no. 000000000038339

Built
1909
116 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
98,564
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roosevelt Blvd. over Conrail(buried) is a concrete arch - deck carrying Roosevelt Blvd. over Conrail(buried) in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1909 and reconstructed in 1955, 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 98,564 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 107,036 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 267 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRoosevelt Blvd.
CrossesConrail(buried)
LocationN.Whitaker Ave. 3481D06
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.02961, -75.10364
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 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width267 ft (81.4 m)
Roadway width144 ft (43.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98,564 (2024)
Projected traffic107,036 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure12
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$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is Roosevelt Blvd. over Conrail(buried) 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(buried) carry?

About 98,564 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

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

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 267 ft wide.

Who owns Roosevelt Blvd. over Conrail(buried)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.