US Bridges

I-283; SR 0283 over Laurel Run

Fair

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi.N. Highspire · Structure no. 000000000014341

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
53,880
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-283; SR 0283 over Laurel Run is a concrete culvert carrying I-283; SR 0283 over Laurel Run 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 53,880 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 79,446 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI-283; SR 0283
CrossesLaurel Run
Location2 Mi.N. Highspire
RouteInterstate 283
CountyDauphin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.22816, -76.79366
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,880 (2024)
Projected traffic79,446 by 2032
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
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-283; SR 0283 over Laurel Run built?

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

What condition is I-283; SR 0283 over Laurel Run 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I-283; SR 0283 over Laurel Run carry?

About 53,880 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-283; SR 0283 over Laurel Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns I-283; SR 0283 over Laurel Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.