US Bridges

21st Street over Vine Street Expy (I-676)

Good

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · S of B Frank Pkwy 3590-C7 · Structure no. 000000000055933

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
128 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,020
2000 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

21st Street over Vine Street Expy (I-676) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 21st Street over Vine Street Expy (I-676) in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 13,020 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,854 by 2032. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries21st Street
CrossesVine Street Expy (I-676)
LocationS of B Frank Pkwy 3590-C7
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.9594, -75.17391
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,020 (2000)
Projected traffic16,854 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 21st Street over Vine Street Expy (I-676) built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is 21st 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does 21st Street over Vine Street Expy (I-676) carry?

About 13,020 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 21st Street over Vine Street Expy (I-676)?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns 21st Street over Vine Street Expy (I-676)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.