US Bridges

15th Street over Vine Str;ramp V-15-W

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Vine ST.EXPRESSWAY3590D07 · Structure no. 000000000039012

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34,882
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

15th Street over Vine Str;ramp V-15-W is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 15th Street over Vine Str;ramp V-15-W 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 34,882 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,265 by 2032. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries15th Street
CrossesVine Str;ramp V-15-W
LocationVine ST.EXPRESSWAY3590D07
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.95809, -75.16411
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width89 ft (27 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,882 (2024)
Projected traffic46,265 by 2032
Trucks3%
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 15th Street over Vine Str;ramp V-15-W built?

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

What condition is 15th Street over Vine Str;ramp V-15-W 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 15th Street over Vine Str;ramp V-15-W carry?

About 34,882 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 15th Street over Vine Str;ramp V-15-W?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns 15th Street over Vine Str;ramp V-15-W?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.