US Bridges

Pa 283 WB (SR0300) over Lumber St. (T-380)

Good

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 Mi.N. of Highspire · Structure no. 000000000014349

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30,528
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 283 WB (SR0300) over Lumber St. (T-380) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 283 WB (SR0300) over Lumber St. (T-380) in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 30,528 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,663 by 2032. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPa 283 WB (SR0300)
CrossesLumber St. (T-380)
Location1.5 Mi.N. of Highspire
RouteState Highway 283
Coordinates40.22372, -76.77641
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,528 (2024)
Projected traffic35,663 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 283 WB (SR0300) over Lumber St. (T-380) built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Pa 283 WB (SR0300) over Lumber St. (T-380) 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 WB (SR0300) over Lumber St. (T-380) carry?

About 30,528 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Pa 283 WB (SR0300) over Lumber St. (T-380)?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 283 WB (SR0300) over Lumber St. (T-380)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.