US Bridges

Broad Street over Roosevelt Blvd.

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · @ Roosevelt BLVD.3480G07 · Structure no. 000000000038682

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
54,364
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broad Street over Roosevelt Blvd. is a concrete frame carrying Broad Street over Roosevelt Blvd. in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 54,364 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,775 by 2032. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBroad Street
CrossesRoosevelt Blvd.
Location@ Roosevelt BLVD.3480G07
RouteState Highway 611
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.01969, -75.14886
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionMarch 2024
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 rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.4 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,364 (2024)
Projected traffic47,775 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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$781,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Broad Street over Roosevelt Blvd. built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broad Street over Roosevelt Blvd. 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Broad Street over Roosevelt Blvd. carry?

About 54,364 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Broad Street over Roosevelt Blvd.?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns Broad Street over Roosevelt Blvd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.