US Bridges

13th Street over SR 0083; I-83

Fair

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · 13th St. over I-83 · Structure no. 000000000014262

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
304 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,385
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

13th Street over SR 0083; I-83 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 13th Street over SR 0083; I-83 in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 14,385 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,515 by 2032. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries13th Street
CrossesSR 0083; I-83
Location13th St. over I-83
RouteState Highway 0
CountyDauphin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.25433, -76.86468
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length304 ft (92.7 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.5 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,385 (2024)
Projected traffic18,515 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 13th Street over SR 0083; I-83 built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is 13th Street over SR 0083; I-83 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does 13th Street over SR 0083; I-83 carry?

About 14,385 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 13th Street over SR 0083; I-83?

The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns 13th Street over SR 0083; I-83?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.