US Bridges

Schuylkill Exwy.Wb over Ramp C;from Vine Street

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Vine St.Interch. 3590A06 · Structure no. 000000000038485

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
64,736
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schuylkill Exwy.Wb over Ramp C;from Vine Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Schuylkill Exwy.Wb 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 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 64,736 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 91,631 by 2032. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSchuylkill Exwy.Wb
CrossesRamp C;from Vine Street
LocationVine St.Interch. 3590A06
RouteInterstate 76
Coordinates39.96365, -75.18405
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64,736 (2023)
Projected traffic91,631 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Exwy.Wb over Ramp C;from Vine Street built?

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

What condition is Schuylkill Exwy.Wb over Ramp C;from Vine Street 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Schuylkill Exwy.Wb over Ramp C;from Vine Street carry?

About 64,736 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Schuylkill Exwy.Wb over Ramp C;from Vine Street?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Schuylkill Exwy.Wb over Ramp C;from Vine Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.