US Bridges

I-83; SR 0083 over Spring CR City Park DR

Fair

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · Swatara Township · Structure no. 000000000014268

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
214 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
72,252
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-83; SR 0083 over Spring CR City Park DR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-83; SR 0083 over Spring CR City Park DR in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 6 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 86,701 by 2046. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI-83; SR 0083
CrossesSpring CR City Park DR
LocationSwatara Township
RouteInterstate 83
CountyDauphin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.2568, -76.83225
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72,252 (2023)
Projected traffic86,701 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-83; SR 0083 over Spring CR City Park DR built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is I-83; SR 0083 over Spring CR City Park DR 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 Spring CR City Park DR carry?

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

How long is I-83; SR 0083 over Spring CR City Park DR?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns I-83; SR 0083 over Spring CR City Park DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.