US Bridges

I-83; SR 0083 over Pa 230;NS;RP B C;front

Fair

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · South Harrisburg · Structure no. 000000000014258

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,910 ft
21 main spans
Daily traffic
89,209
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-83; SR 0083 over Pa 230;NS;RP B C;front is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-83; SR 0083 over Pa 230;NS;RP B C;front in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 65 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 5 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 89,209 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 141,826 by 2035. The structure is 1,910 ft (582.2 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesI-83; SR 0083
CrossesPa 230;NS;RP B C;front
LocationSouth Harrisburg
RouteInterstate 83
Coordinates40.25064, -76.87314
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans21
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,910 ft (582.2 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.7 m)
Roadway width107 ft (32.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89,209 (2023)
Projected traffic141,826 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$14.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-83; SR 0083 over Pa 230;NS;RP B C;front built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is I-83; SR 0083 over Pa 230;NS;RP B C;front 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does I-83; SR 0083 over Pa 230;NS;RP B C;front carry?

About 89,209 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I-83; SR 0083 over Pa 230;NS;RP B C;front?

The structure is 1,910 ft (582.2 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns I-83; SR 0083 over Pa 230;NS;RP B C;front?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.