US Bridges

Vine Street Exway. over Schuylkill R. Ramp D CSX

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Vine St.Interch. 3590B07 · Structure no. 000000000038686

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
887 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
146,884
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vine Street Exway. over Schuylkill R. Ramp D CSX is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Vine Street Exway. over Schuylkill R. Ramp D CSX in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 66 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 5 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 146,884 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 146,666 by 2032. The structure is 887 ft (270.4 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesVine Street Exway.
CrossesSchuylkill R. Ramp D CSX
LocationVine St.Interch. 3590B07
RouteInterstate 676
Coordinates39.95993, -75.1792
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length887 ft (270.4 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.8 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.8 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic146,884 (2024)
Projected traffic146,666 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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$2.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vine Street Exway. over Schuylkill R. Ramp D CSX built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Vine Street Exway. over Schuylkill R. Ramp D CSX 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Vine Street Exway. over Schuylkill R. Ramp D CSX carry?

About 146,884 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Vine Street Exway. over Schuylkill R. Ramp D CSX?

The structure is 887 ft (270.4 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Vine Street Exway. over Schuylkill R. Ramp D CSX?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Town or Township Highway Agency.