US Bridges

Henry Avenue over US 1: Roosevelt Blvd.Ext

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Roosevelt Blvd. 3480A09 · Structure no. 000000000039032

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,072
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Henry Avenue over US 1: Roosevelt Blvd.Ext is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Henry Avenue over US 1: Roosevelt Blvd.Ext in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 65 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 22,072 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,606 by 2032. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHenry Avenue
CrossesUS 1: Roosevelt Blvd.Ext
LocationRoosevelt Blvd. 3480A09
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.01174, -75.18221
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.6 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,072 (2024)
Projected traffic18,606 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$777,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Henry Avenue over US 1: Roosevelt Blvd.Ext built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Henry Avenue over US 1: Roosevelt Blvd.Ext 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 Henry Avenue over US 1: Roosevelt Blvd.Ext carry?

About 22,072 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Henry Avenue over US 1: Roosevelt Blvd.Ext?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Henry Avenue over US 1: Roosevelt Blvd.Ext?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.