US Bridges

I-83; SR 0083 over Eliminated RR Tracks

Fair

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · City of Harrisburg · Structure no. 000000000014267

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
72,252
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-83; SR 0083 over Eliminated RR Tracks is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-83; SR 0083 over Eliminated RR Tracks in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961, 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 72,252 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 130,597 by 2032. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI-83; SR 0083
CrossesEliminated RR Tracks
LocationCity of Harrisburg
RouteInterstate 83
CountyDauphin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.25793, -76.84272
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
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.1 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72,252 (2023)
Projected traffic130,597 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$907,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-83; SR 0083 over Eliminated RR Tracks built?

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

What condition is I-83; SR 0083 over Eliminated RR Tracks 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 I-83; SR 0083 over Eliminated RR Tracks carry?

About 72,252 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I-83; SR 0083 over Eliminated RR Tracks?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns I-83; SR 0083 over Eliminated RR Tracks?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.