US Bridges

Vine Street Exway. over Sixth Street;ramp B6

Good

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Vine St.Interch. 3590G07 · Structure no. 000000000038703

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
182 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100,933
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vine Street Exway. over Sixth Street;ramp B6 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vine Street Exway. over Sixth Street;ramp B6 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 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 100,933 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 81,002 by 2032. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesVine Street Exway.
CrossesSixth Street;ramp B6
LocationVine St.Interch. 3590G07
RouteInterstate 676
Coordinates39.95766, -75.14915
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating91.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.4 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100,933 (2023)
Projected traffic81,002 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Vine Street Exway. over Sixth Street;ramp B6 built?

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

What condition is Vine Street Exway. over Sixth Street;ramp B6 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does Vine Street Exway. over Sixth Street;ramp B6 carry?

About 100,933 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Vine Street Exway. over Sixth Street;ramp B6?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns Vine Street Exway. over Sixth Street;ramp B6?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.