US Bridges

Old York Road over Roosevelt Blv Ext (US-1)

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · S of Cayuga Street 17J13 · Structure no. 000000000039167

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,000
1974 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old York Road over Roosevelt Blv Ext (US-1) is a concrete frame carrying Old York Road over Roosevelt Blv Ext (US-1) in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 17,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23,800 by 1994. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOld York Road
CrossesRoosevelt Blv Ext (US-1)
LocationS of Cayuga Street 17J13
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.01955, -75.14713
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.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,000 (1974)
Projected traffic23,800 by 1994
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$228,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old York Road over Roosevelt Blv Ext (US-1) built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old York Road over Roosevelt Blv 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 Old York Road over Roosevelt Blv Ext (US-1) carry?

About 17,000 vehicles per day (1974 count).

How long is Old York Road over Roosevelt Blv Ext (US-1)?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Old York Road over Roosevelt Blv Ext (US-1)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.