US Bridges

I-83 Sb; SR 0083 over I-83; US 322; SR 0083

Fair

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · Eisenhower Interchange · Structure no. 000000000014275

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
700 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
27,495
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-83 Sb; SR 0083 over I-83; US 322; SR 0083 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-83 Sb; SR 0083 over I-83; US 322; SR 0083 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 27,495 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,839 by 2032. The structure is 700 ft (213.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-83 Sb; SR 0083
CrossesI-83; US 322; SR 0083
LocationEisenhower Interchange
RouteInterstate 83
CountyDauphin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.25335, -76.81287
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 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20
Structure length700 ft (213.4 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,495 (2024)
Projected traffic46,839 by 2032
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$4.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-83 Sb; SR 0083 over I-83; US 322; SR 0083 built?

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

What condition is I-83 Sb; SR 0083 over I-83; US 322; SR 0083 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 Sb; SR 0083 over I-83; US 322; SR 0083 carry?

About 27,495 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is I-83 Sb; SR 0083 over I-83; US 322; SR 0083?

The structure is 700 ft (213.4 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns I-83 Sb; SR 0083 over I-83; US 322; SR 0083?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.