ROOSEVELT BLVD.
Carrying ROOSEVELT BLVD. over 5TH STREET (OVERPASS)
1MI.NORTH TR 611 3480J07, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: ROOSEVELT BLVD.
The ROOSEVELT BLVD. bridge in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania carries ROOSEVELT BLVD. over 5TH STREET (OVERPASS). It was built in 1955, making it 71 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 51.2 meters (168 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 49,662 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 39.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How ROOSEVELT BLVD. compares
Live comparison across Pennsylvania.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1955
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 51.2 m (168 ft)
- Deck Width
- 24.2 m (79 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 49,662 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000038334
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
ROOSEVELT BLVD. is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare ROOSEVELT BLVD. against other structures in Philadelphia and across Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for ROOSEVELT BLVD.?
ROOSEVELT BLVD. in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is ROOSEVELT BLVD. inspected?
ROOSEVELT BLVD.'s responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 49,662 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ROOSEVELT BLVD. is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for ROOSEVELT BLVD.?
ROOSEVELT BLVD. has an NBI inventory load rating of 39.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining ROOSEVELT BLVD.?
ROOSEVELT BLVD. is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is ROOSEVELT BLVD. and does age affect safety?
ROOSEVELT BLVD. was built in 1955, making it 71 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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