US Bridges

13th Street over Vine Street Expwy. Ramp

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Vine Street Exwy 3590E07 · Structure no. 000000000038693

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
116 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,943
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

13th Street over Vine Street Expwy. Ramp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 13th Street over Vine Street Expwy. Ramp 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 7,943 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,094 by 2032. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries13th Street
CrossesVine Street Expwy. Ramp
LocationVine Street Exwy 3590E07
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.95759, -75.16027
Functional classUrban Collector

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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,943 (2024)
Projected traffic3,094 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 SystemNo

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 13th Street over Vine Street Expwy. Ramp built?

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

What condition is 13th Street over Vine Street Expwy. Ramp 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 13th Street over Vine Street Expwy. Ramp carry?

About 7,943 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is 13th Street over Vine Street Expwy. Ramp?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns 13th Street over Vine Street Expwy. Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.