US Bridges

Ramp Bv over Sixth Street

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Vine St.Interch. 3590G07 · Structure no. 000000000039288

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
273 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28,701
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp Bv over Sixth Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp Bv over Sixth 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 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 28,701 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,107 by 2032. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRamp Bv
CrossesSixth Street
LocationVine St.Interch. 3590G07
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.95652, -75.14906
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating97 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length273 ft (83.2 m)
Longest span152 ft (46.3 m)
Deck width95 ft (29.1 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,701 (2024)
Projected traffic45,107 by 2032
Trucks5%
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 Bv over Sixth Street built?

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

What condition is Ramp Bv over Sixth Street 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp Bv over Sixth Street carry?

About 28,701 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ramp Bv over Sixth Street?

The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.3 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp Bv over Sixth Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.