US Bridges

Ramp Vb over Franklin Street

Good

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Vine Str.Interch. 3590F07 · Structure no. 000000000039286

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,780
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp Vb over Franklin Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp Vb over Franklin Street 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 24,780 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,058 by 2032. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp Vb
CrossesFranklin Street
LocationVine Str.Interch. 3590F07
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.95687, -75.15135
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,780 (2024)
Projected traffic26,058 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Ramp Vb over Franklin Street built?

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

What condition is Ramp Vb over Franklin Street 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does Ramp Vb over Franklin Street carry?

About 24,780 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ramp Vb over Franklin Street?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp Vb over Franklin Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.