US Bridges

Ramp Vs over Second Street

Good

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · I-95 at Vine Str. 3590H07 · Structure no. 000000000039300

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,545
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp Vs over Second Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp Vs over Second 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 21,545 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,158 by 2032. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRamp Vs
CrossesSecond Street
LocationI-95 at Vine Str. 3590H07
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.95627, -75.14236
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 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,545 (2024)
Projected traffic22,158 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Vs over Second Street built?

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

What condition is Ramp Vs over Second 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 Vs over Second Street carry?

About 21,545 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ramp Vs over Second Street?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp Vs over Second Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.