US Bridges

I-283 Sb; SR 0283 over SR 8027 Ramp a

Fair

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · Eisenhower · Structure no. 000000000014344

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,711
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-283 Sb; SR 0283 over SR 8027 Ramp a is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-283 Sb; SR 0283 over SR 8027 Ramp a 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 28,711 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,453 by 2045. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI-283 Sb; SR 0283
CrossesSR 8027 Ramp a
LocationEisenhower
RouteInterstate 283
CountyDauphin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.25282, -76.81266
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,711 (2024)
Projected traffic34,453 by 2045
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$486,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-283 Sb; SR 0283 over SR 8027 Ramp a built?

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

What condition is I-283 Sb; SR 0283 over SR 8027 Ramp a 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 Sb; SR 0283 over SR 8027 Ramp a carry?

About 28,711 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-283 Sb; SR 0283 over SR 8027 Ramp a?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I-283 Sb; SR 0283 over SR 8027 Ramp a?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.