US Bridges

19th Street over Vine Street Expy (I-676)

Good

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · N of B Frank. Pky 3590-C7 · Structure no. 000000000054173

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,800
1980 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

19th Street over Vine Street Expy (I-676) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 19th Street over Vine Street Expy (I-676) in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,320 by 2000. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries19th Street
CrossesVine Street Expy (I-676)
LocationN of B Frank. Pky 3590-C7
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.9589, -75.17037
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,800 (1980)
Projected traffic12,320 by 2000
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 19th Street over Vine Street Expy (I-676) built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is 19th Street over Vine Street Expy (I-676) 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 2023.

How much traffic does 19th Street over Vine Street Expy (I-676) carry?

About 8,800 vehicles per day (1980 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 19th Street over Vine Street Expy (I-676)?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns 19th Street over Vine Street Expy (I-676)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.