US Bridges

12th Street over Vine Street Expressway

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Vine Street Exwy 3590E07 · Structure no. 000000000038694

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,770
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

12th Street over Vine Street Expressway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 12th Street over Vine Street Expressway in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 5,770 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,828 by 2032. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries12th Street
CrossesVine Street Expressway
LocationVine Street Exwy 3590E07
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.95739, -75.15867
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,770 (2023)
Projected traffic9,828 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$285,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 12th Street over Vine Street Expressway built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is 12th 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 12th Street over Vine Street Expressway carry?

About 5,770 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 12th Street over Vine Street Expressway?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns 12th Street over Vine Street Expressway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.