US Bridges

Ramp Vn;ramp Vs over Third Street

Good

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Vine St.Interch. 3590G07 · Structure no. 000000000039295

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
67,510
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp Vn;ramp Vs over Third Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp Vn;ramp Vs over Third 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 67,510 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,688 by 2032. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRamp Vn;ramp Vs
CrossesThird Street
LocationVine St.Interch. 3590G07
RouteInterstate 676
Coordinates39.95678, -75.14446
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
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 rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

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 width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67,510 (2023)
Projected traffic40,688 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
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 Ramp Vn;ramp Vs over Third Street built?

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

What condition is Ramp Vn;ramp Vs over Third 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does Ramp Vn;ramp Vs over Third Street carry?

About 67,510 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ramp Vn;ramp Vs over Third Street?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp Vn;ramp Vs over Third Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.