US Bridges

I-83; SR 0083 over SR 3010 & 16th. St.

Fair

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · Paxton Street · Structure no. 000000000014264

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
490 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
81,885
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-83; SR 0083 over SR 3010 & 16th. St. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-83; SR 0083 over SR 3010 & 16th. St. in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 64 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 81,885 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 98,261 by 2045. The structure is 490 ft (149.4 m) long and 135 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-83; SR 0083
CrossesSR 3010 & 16th. St.
LocationPaxton Street
RouteInterstate 83
CountyDauphin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.25552, -76.86154
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.
Last inspectionNovember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length490 ft (149.4 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width135 ft (41.3 m)
Roadway width132 ft (40.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81,885 (2023)
Projected traffic98,261 by 2045
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-83; SR 0083 over SR 3010 & 16th. St. built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is I-83; SR 0083 over SR 3010 & 16th. St. 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 SR 3010 & 16th. St. carry?

About 81,885 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I-83; SR 0083 over SR 3010 & 16th. St.?

The structure is 490 ft (149.4 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 135 ft wide.

Who owns I-83; SR 0083 over SR 3010 & 16th. St.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.