US Bridges

Scotts Lane over Roosevelt Bvd Ext (US-1)

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Scotts Lane 28C01 · Structure no. 000000000039124

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
109 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,300
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scotts Lane over Roosevelt Bvd Ext (US-1) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Scotts Lane over Roosevelt Bvd Ext (US-1) 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 1,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,820 by 2032. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesScotts Lane
CrossesRoosevelt Bvd Ext (US-1)
LocationScotts Lane 28C01
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.0102, -75.1857
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2012)
Projected traffic1,820 by 2032
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$273,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Scotts Lane over Roosevelt Bvd Ext (US-1) built?

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

What condition is Scotts Lane over Roosevelt Bvd Ext (US-1) 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Scotts Lane over Roosevelt Bvd Ext (US-1) carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Scotts Lane over Roosevelt Bvd Ext (US-1)?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Scotts Lane over Roosevelt Bvd Ext (US-1)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.