17th Street S.B. over Vine Street Expressway
GoodPhiladelphia County, Pennsylvania · 17th & Vine 3590 D07 · Structure no. 000000000038692
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 122 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,935
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
17th Street S.B. over Vine Street Expressway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 17th Street S.B. over Vine Street Expressway 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 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 9,935 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,302 by 2032. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 17th Street S.B. over Vine Street Expressway built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is 17th Street S.B. over Vine Street Expressway 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does 17th Street S.B. over Vine Street Expressway carry?
About 9,935 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 17th Street S.B. over Vine Street Expressway?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.
Who owns 17th Street S.B. over Vine Street Expressway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.