US Bridges

I-283 Nb; SR 0283 over SR 0322 Wb; Ramp K

Fair

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · Eisenhower · Structure no. 000000000014343

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
253 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
30,086
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-283 Nb; SR 0283 over SR 0322 Wb; Ramp K is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-283 Nb; SR 0283 over SR 0322 Wb; Ramp K in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 30,086 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,461 by 2032. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesI-283 Nb; SR 0283
CrossesSR 0322 Wb; Ramp K
LocationEisenhower
RouteInterstate 283
Coordinates40.25358, -76.81109
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 inspectionNovember 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,086 (2024)
Projected traffic45,461 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$665,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-283 Nb; SR 0283 over SR 0322 Wb; Ramp K built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is I-283 Nb; SR 0283 over SR 0322 Wb; Ramp K 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-283 Nb; SR 0283 over SR 0322 Wb; Ramp K carry?

About 30,086 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-283 Nb; SR 0283 over SR 0322 Wb; Ramp K?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns I-283 Nb; SR 0283 over SR 0322 Wb; Ramp K?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.