US Bridges

Roosevelt Blvd. over Conrail(tracks Removed)

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · 1.4MI.N.ADAMS Av 3481F06 · Structure no. 000000000038343

Built
1909
116 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
83,001
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roosevelt Blvd. over Conrail(tracks Removed) is a concrete arch - deck carrying Roosevelt Blvd. over Conrail(tracks Removed) 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 83,001 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 104,087 by 2032. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 268 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRoosevelt Blvd.
CrossesConrail(tracks Removed)
Location1.4MI.N.ADAMS Av 3481F06
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.0265, -75.094
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width268 ft (81.6 m)
Roadway width224 ft (68.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic83,001 (2024)
Projected traffic104,087 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$1.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Roosevelt Blvd. over Conrail(tracks Removed) 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(tracks Removed) 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(tracks Removed) carry?

About 83,001 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Roosevelt Blvd. over Conrail(tracks Removed)?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 268 ft wide.

Who owns Roosevelt Blvd. over Conrail(tracks Removed)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.