US Bridges

I-83; SR 0083 over Twp RD 392 Peiffer Lane

Fair

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · S. of Union Deposit · Structure no. 000000000014281

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
91,219
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-83; SR 0083 over Twp RD 392 Peiffer Lane is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-83; SR 0083 over Twp RD 392 Peiffer Lane in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 91,219 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 147,737 by 2032. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 130 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesI-83; SR 0083
CrossesTwp RD 392 Peiffer Lane
LocationS. of Union Deposit
RouteInterstate 83
CountyDauphin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.27244, -76.81602
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width130 ft (39.5 m)
Roadway width123 ft (37.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic91,219 (2024)
Projected traffic147,737 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-83; SR 0083 over Twp RD 392 Peiffer Lane built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-83; SR 0083 over Twp RD 392 Peiffer Lane 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 Twp RD 392 Peiffer Lane carry?

About 91,219 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-83; SR 0083 over Twp RD 392 Peiffer Lane?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.

Who owns I-83; SR 0083 over Twp RD 392 Peiffer Lane?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.