US Bridges

Roosevelt Blvd. over Byberry Run

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · N.Woodhaven Road 3373A03 · Structure no. 000000000038371

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
56,083
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roosevelt Blvd. over Byberry Run is a concrete culvert carrying Roosevelt Blvd. over Byberry Run in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 71 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 56,083 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,588 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRoosevelt Blvd.
CrossesByberry Run
LocationN.Woodhaven Road 3373A03
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.10878, -74.99551
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56,083 (2024)
Projected traffic34,588 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Roosevelt Blvd. over Byberry Run built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Roosevelt Blvd. over Byberry Run 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Roosevelt Blvd. over Byberry Run carry?

About 56,083 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Roosevelt Blvd. over Byberry Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Roosevelt Blvd. over Byberry Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.