Vine Street Expressway Bridge

The Vine Street Expressway Bridge is a steel structure spanning the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia with three main sections supported by two piers set in the water. It connects Center City with western neighborhoods and serves as a key interchange in the regional highway system.

The bridge was built in 1959 to address growing traffic demands and improve connections between Philadelphia's eastern and western sides. Its completion marked a shift in the city's infrastructure development during the postwar era.

The bridge forms an integral part of Interstate 676, connecting Philadelphia's central business district with cultural landmarks including the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

The structure carries traffic daily and is used by thousands of vehicles shuttling between the city's two sides. Visitors should expect heavy traffic, especially during morning and evening rush hours.

The bridge simultaneously spans multiple layers of traffic infrastructure, including railway tracks and a separate ramp, making it a complex engineering feat. This multi-level arrangement allows several transportation networks to coexist in a tight space.

Location: Pennsylvania

Inception: 1959

Official opening: 1959

GPS coordinates: 39.96020,-75.18000

Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:41