US Bridges

I-283 Nb; SR 0283 over SR 3002

Fair

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi.N. of Highspire · Structure no. 000000000014340

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,951
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-283 Nb; SR 0283 over SR 3002 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-283 Nb; SR 0283 over SR 3002 in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 27,951 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,459 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-283 Nb; SR 0283
CrossesSR 3002
Location1 Mi.N. of Highspire
RouteInterstate 283
Coordinates40.22604, -76.79233
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,951 (2024)
Projected traffic41,459 by 2032
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-283 Nb; SR 0283 over SR 3002 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-283 Nb; SR 0283 over SR 3002 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 2024.

How much traffic does I-283 Nb; SR 0283 over SR 3002 carry?

About 27,951 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-283 Nb; SR 0283 over SR 3002?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-283 Nb; SR 0283 over SR 3002?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.