US Bridges

16th Street over Roosevelt Blv Ext (US-1)

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · S of Cayauga Street 17H13 · Structure no. 000000000039222

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,400
1977 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

16th Street over Roosevelt Blv Ext (US-1) is a concrete frame carrying 16th Street over Roosevelt Blv 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 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 3,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,760 by 1997. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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Carries16th Street
CrossesRoosevelt Blv Ext (US-1)
LocationS of Cayauga Street 17H13
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.0202, -75.15216
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
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 rating68 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (1977)
Projected traffic4,760 by 1997
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 16th Street over Roosevelt Blv Ext (US-1) built?

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

What condition is 16th 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 16th Street over Roosevelt Blv Ext (US-1) carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (1977 count).

How long is 16th Street over Roosevelt Blv Ext (US-1)?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns 16th Street over Roosevelt Blv Ext (US-1)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.