US Bridges

Roberts Ave over Roosevelt Blvd. Ramp M

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · At Roosevelt Blvd 3480D08 · Structure no. 000000000039071

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,983
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roberts Ave over Roosevelt Blvd. Ramp M is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Roberts Ave over Roosevelt Blvd. Ramp M in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 66 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 7,983 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,512 by 2032. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRoberts Ave
CrossesRoosevelt Blvd. Ramp M
LocationAt Roosevelt Blvd 3480D08
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.01787, -75.16635
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,983 (2024)
Projected traffic12,512 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Roberts Ave over Roosevelt Blvd. Ramp M built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Roberts Ave over Roosevelt Blvd. Ramp M 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 Roberts Ave over Roosevelt Blvd. Ramp M carry?

About 7,983 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Roberts Ave over Roosevelt Blvd. Ramp M?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Roberts Ave over Roosevelt Blvd. Ramp M?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.