US Bridges

Fox Street over Roosevelt Blvd Ext (US1)

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · East of Henry Ave 3480-B8 · Structure no. 000000000039099

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,000
1981 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fox Street over Roosevelt Blvd Ext (US1) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fox Street over Roosevelt Blvd Ext (US1) 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 6 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2001. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFox Street
CrossesRoosevelt Blvd Ext (US1)
LocationEast of Henry Ave 3480-B8
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.01449, -75.17826
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 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 width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (1981)
Projected traffic14,000 by 2001
Trucks3%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$947,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fox Street over Roosevelt Blvd Ext (US1) built?

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

What condition is Fox Street over Roosevelt Blvd Ext (US1) 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 2023.

How much traffic does Fox Street over Roosevelt Blvd Ext (US1) carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (1981 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Fox Street over Roosevelt Blvd Ext (US1)?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Fox Street over Roosevelt Blvd Ext (US1)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.