US Bridges

16th Street over Ramp EB-15 Off

Good

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Vine Str.Expway. 3590D07 · Structure no. 000000000039006

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,853
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

16th Street over Ramp EB-15 Off is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 16th Street over Ramp EB-15 Off 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 14,853 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,725 by 2032. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries16th Street
CrossesRamp EB-15 Off
LocationVine Str.Expway. 3590D07
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.95806, -75.16556
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,853 (2024)
Projected traffic20,725 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 16th Street over Ramp EB-15 Off built?

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

What condition is 16th Street over Ramp EB-15 Off 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 16th Street over Ramp EB-15 Off carry?

About 14,853 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 16th Street over Ramp EB-15 Off?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns 16th Street over Ramp EB-15 Off?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.