US Bridges

Roosevelt Blvd. over Pennypack Crk;paths

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · 1MI.S.WELSH Road 3372D10 · Structure no. 000000000038360

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
248 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
52,330
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roosevelt Blvd. over Pennypack Crk;paths is a concrete arch - deck carrying Roosevelt Blvd. over Pennypack Crk;paths in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 105 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 52,330 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 81,760 by 2032. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 178 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRoosevelt Blvd.
CrossesPennypack Crk;paths
Location1MI.S.WELSH Road 3372D10
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.06613, -75.04107
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width178 ft (54.4 m)
Roadway width145 ft (44.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,330 (2023)
Projected traffic81,760 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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$3.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Roosevelt Blvd. over Pennypack Crk;paths built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is Roosevelt Blvd. over Pennypack Crk;paths 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Roosevelt Blvd. over Pennypack Crk;paths carry?

About 52,330 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Roosevelt Blvd. over Pennypack Crk;paths?

The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 178 ft wide.

Who owns Roosevelt Blvd. over Pennypack Crk;paths?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.