US Bridges

I-83 Nb; SR 0083 over US322&RE;I283S;RA;SR3001

Fair

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · Eisenhower Interchange · Structure no. 000000000014273

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
905 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
32,104
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-83 Nb; SR 0083 over US322&RE;I283S;RA;SR3001 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-83 Nb; SR 0083 over US322&RE;I283S;RA;SR3001 in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 32,104 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,524 by 2045. The structure is 905 ft (275.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-83 Nb; SR 0083
CrossesUS322&RE;I283S;RA;SR3001
LocationEisenhower Interchange
RouteInterstate 83
CountyDauphin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.25328, -76.81507
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.
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 inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length905 ft (275.8 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,104 (2024)
Projected traffic38,524 by 2045
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-83 Nb; SR 0083 over US322&RE;I283S;RA;SR3001 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-83 Nb; SR 0083 over US322&RE;I283S;RA;SR3001 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does I-83 Nb; SR 0083 over US322&RE;I283S;RA;SR3001 carry?

About 32,104 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-83 Nb; SR 0083 over US322&RE;I283S;RA;SR3001?

The structure is 905 ft (275.8 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns I-83 Nb; SR 0083 over US322&RE;I283S;RA;SR3001?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.