US Bridges

Roosevelt Blvd. over Poquessing Creek

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Bucks County Line 3373D01 · Structure no. 000000000038374

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
53,180
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roosevelt Blvd. over Poquessing Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Roosevelt Blvd. over Poquessing Creek in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 104 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 53,180 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,378 by 2032. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRoosevelt Blvd.
CrossesPoquessing Creek
LocationBucks County Line 3373D01
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.11974, -74.97996
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.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.6 m)
Roadway width91 ft (27.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,180 (2024)
Projected traffic39,378 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$852,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Roosevelt Blvd. over Poquessing Creek built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is Roosevelt Blvd. over Poquessing 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 January 2024.

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

About 53,180 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Roosevelt Blvd. over Poquessing Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns Roosevelt Blvd. over Poquessing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.