US Bridges

Schuylkill & Rmp.B over Ramp C;from Vine Street

Good

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Vine St.Interch. 3590 A06 · Structure no. 000000000038480

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
57,785
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schuylkill & Rmp.B over Ramp C;from Vine Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Schuylkill & Rmp.B over Ramp C;from Vine Street in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 57,785 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 90,420 by 2032. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSchuylkill & Rmp.B
CrossesRamp C;from Vine Street
LocationVine St.Interch. 3590 A06
RouteInterstate 76
Coordinates39.96163, -75.18266
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57,785 (2023)
Projected traffic90,420 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Schuylkill & Rmp.B over Ramp C;from Vine Street built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schuylkill & Rmp.B over Ramp C;from Vine Street in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2022.

How much traffic does Schuylkill & Rmp.B over Ramp C;from Vine Street carry?

About 57,785 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Schuylkill & Rmp.B over Ramp C;from Vine Street?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Schuylkill & Rmp.B over Ramp C;from Vine Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.