US Bridges

Broad Street over Vine Street Expressway

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Vine Strret Exwy. 3590D07 · Structure no. 000000000038676

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,212
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broad Street over Vine Street Expressway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Broad Street over Vine Street Expressway in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 21,212 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,717 by 2032. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 132 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBroad Street
CrossesVine Street Expressway
LocationVine Strret Exwy. 3590D07
RouteState Highway 611
Coordinates39.95785, -75.16233
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating80 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width132 ft (40.1 m)
Roadway width69 ft (20.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,212 (2024)
Projected traffic23,717 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$543,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Broad Street over Vine Street Expressway built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broad Street over Vine Street Expressway 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Broad Street over Vine Street Expressway carry?

About 21,212 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Broad Street over Vine Street Expressway?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 132 ft wide.

Who owns Broad Street over Vine Street Expressway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.