US Bridges

I-283 Sb; SR 0283 over US 322WB SR 8030 Ramp E

Fair

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · Eisenhower Interchange · Structure no. 000000000014345

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
212 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,711
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-283 Sb; SR 0283 over US 322WB SR 8030 Ramp E is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-283 Sb; SR 0283 over US 322WB SR 8030 Ramp E 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 44,204 by 2032. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-283 Sb; SR 0283
CrossesUS 322WB SR 8030 Ramp E
LocationEisenhower Interchange
RouteInterstate 283
CountyDauphin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.25409, -76.81142
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating93 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,711 (2024)
Projected traffic44,204 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure1
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$156,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-283 Sb; SR 0283 over US 322WB SR 8030 Ramp E built?

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

What condition is I-283 Sb; SR 0283 over US 322WB SR 8030 Ramp E 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 US 322WB SR 8030 Ramp E carry?

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

How long is I-283 Sb; SR 0283 over US 322WB SR 8030 Ramp E?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns I-283 Sb; SR 0283 over US 322WB SR 8030 Ramp E?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.