US Bridges

Wissahickon Avenue over Roosevelt Blvd.Exten.

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Roosevelt Blvd. 3480C08 · Structure no. 000000000039042

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
127 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,160
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wissahickon Avenue over Roosevelt Blvd.Exten. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wissahickon Avenue over Roosevelt Blvd.Exten. in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960, 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 13,160 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,523 by 2032. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWissahickon Avenue
CrossesRoosevelt Blvd.Exten.
LocationRoosevelt Blvd. 3480C08
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.01771, -75.1724
Functional classUrban Minor 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.2 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,160 (2024)
Projected traffic14,523 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$381,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wissahickon Avenue over Roosevelt Blvd.Exten. built?

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

What condition is Wissahickon Avenue over Roosevelt Blvd.Exten. 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 Wissahickon Avenue over Roosevelt Blvd.Exten. carry?

About 13,160 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Wissahickon Avenue over Roosevelt Blvd.Exten.?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns Wissahickon Avenue over Roosevelt Blvd.Exten.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.