US Bridges

I676(WB)CONNECTION over Fourth Street

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Vine St.Interch. 3590G07 · Structure no. 000000000039292

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33,423
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I676(WB)CONNECTION over Fourth Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I676(WB)CONNECTION over Fourth 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 33,423 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,314 by 2032. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesI676(WB)CONNECTION
CrossesFourth Street
LocationVine St.Interch. 3590G07
RouteInterstate 676
Coordinates39.95734, -75.14577
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating79 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,423 (2023)
Projected traffic40,314 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I676(WB)CONNECTION over Fourth Street built?

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

What condition is I676(WB)CONNECTION over Fourth 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does I676(WB)CONNECTION over Fourth Street carry?

About 33,423 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I676(WB)CONNECTION over Fourth Street?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns I676(WB)CONNECTION over Fourth Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.