US Bridges

I-83; SR 0083 over Spring Creek

Fair

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · .5 Mi.W.Of Eisenh.Interch · Structure no. 000000000014269

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
72,252
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-83; SR 0083 over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-83; SR 0083 over Spring Creek 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 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 130,597 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI-83; SR 0083
CrossesSpring Creek
Location.5 Mi.W.Of Eisenh.Interch
RouteInterstate 83
CountyDauphin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.25493, -76.82843
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72,252 (2023)
Projected traffic130,597 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-83; SR 0083 over Spring Creek built?

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

What condition is I-83; SR 0083 over Spring Creek 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 Spring Creek carry?

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

How long is I-83; SR 0083 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns I-83; SR 0083 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.