US Bridges

Ramp 7NS over 6th Street;ramp B6

Good

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · VINE-I95 INTERCH.3590G07 · Structure no. 000000000039289

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
137 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32,562
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp 7NS over 6th Street;ramp B6 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp 7NS over 6th 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 32,562 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,030 by 2032. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRamp 7NS
Crosses6th Street;ramp B6
LocationVINE-I95 INTERCH.3590G07
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.95756, -75.14899
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 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 spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,562 (2024)
Projected traffic2,030 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
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 7NS over 6th Street;ramp B6 built?

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

What condition is Ramp 7NS over 6th 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does Ramp 7NS over 6th Street;ramp B6 carry?

About 32,562 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ramp 7NS over 6th Street;ramp B6?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp 7NS over 6th Street;ramp B6?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.