US Bridges

15th Street over Roosevelt Blv Ext (US-1)

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · S of Cayuga Street 17H13 · Structure no. 000000000039217

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,000
1977 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

15th Street over Roosevelt Blv Ext (US-1) is a concrete frame carrying 15th Street 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 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 4,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,600 by 1997. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries15th Street
CrossesRoosevelt Blv Ext (US-1)
LocationS of Cayuga Street 17H13
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.01999, -75.15059
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (1977)
Projected traffic5,600 by 1997
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
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

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$157,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 15th Street over Roosevelt Blv Ext (US-1) built?

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

What condition is 15th Street 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 15th Street over Roosevelt Blv Ext (US-1) carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (1977 count).

How long is 15th Street over Roosevelt Blv Ext (US-1)?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns 15th Street over Roosevelt Blv Ext (US-1)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.