US Bridges

Ramp H to I-76 WB over Ramp J to I-676 EB

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Vine St.Interch. 3590 B07 · Structure no. 000000000039366

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
371 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
28,236
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp H to I-76 WB over Ramp J to I-676 EB is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Ramp H to I-76 WB over Ramp J to I-676 EB in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 67 years old, older 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 28,236 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,662 by 2032. The structure is 371 ft (113.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRamp H to I-76 WB
CrossesRamp J to I-676 EB
LocationVine St.Interch. 3590 B07
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.95697, -75.1802
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length371 ft (113.1 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,236 (2024)
Projected traffic33,662 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$257,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp H to I-76 WB over Ramp J to I-676 EB built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Ramp H to I-76 WB over Ramp J to I-676 EB 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp H to I-76 WB over Ramp J to I-676 EB carry?

About 28,236 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ramp H to I-76 WB over Ramp J to I-676 EB?

The structure is 371 ft (113.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp H to I-76 WB over Ramp J to I-676 EB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.