Cottman Avenue over Roosevelt Blvd.
PoorPhiladelphia County, Pennsylvania · @ Roosevelt Blvd. 3482B03 · Structure no. 000000000038436
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 29,582
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cottman Avenue over Roosevelt Blvd. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cottman Avenue over Roosevelt Blvd. in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 29,582 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,076 by 2032. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cottman Avenue over Roosevelt Blvd. built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cottman Avenue over Roosevelt Blvd. in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Cottman Avenue over Roosevelt Blvd. carry?
About 29,582 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Cottman Avenue over Roosevelt Blvd.?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.
Who owns Cottman Avenue over Roosevelt Blvd.?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.