US Bridges

Pa 283; SR 0300 over Turnpike Industrial Dr.

Good

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi. North of Highspire · Structure no. 000000000014347

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60,061
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 283; SR 0300 over Turnpike Industrial Dr. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 283; SR 0300 over Turnpike Industrial Dr. in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 54 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 60,061 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,289 by 2032. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesPa 283; SR 0300
CrossesTurnpike Industrial Dr.
Location1 Mi. North of Highspire
RouteState Highway 283
Coordinates40.22192, -76.78355
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width118 ft (36.1 m)
Roadway width115 ft (34.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60,061 (2024)
Projected traffic70,289 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$3.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 283; SR 0300 over Turnpike Industrial Dr. built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Pa 283; SR 0300 over Turnpike Industrial Dr. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 283; SR 0300 over Turnpike Industrial Dr. carry?

About 60,061 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Pa 283; SR 0300 over Turnpike Industrial Dr.?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 283; SR 0300 over Turnpike Industrial Dr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.