Pa 283; SR 0300 over Swatara Cr;m&h R/R;T-496
FairDauphin County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi. N. Middletown · Structure no. 000000000014351
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 595 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,423
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 283; SR 0300 over Swatara Cr;m&h R/R;T-496 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 283; SR 0300 over Swatara Cr;m&h R/R;T-496 in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 17,423 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,246 by 2045. The structure is 595 ft (181.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 283; SR 0300 over Swatara Cr;m&h R/R;T-496 built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is Pa 283; SR 0300 over Swatara Cr;m&h R/R;T-496 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Pa 283; SR 0300 over Swatara Cr;m&h R/R;T-496 carry?
About 17,423 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Pa 283; SR 0300 over Swatara Cr;m&h R/R;T-496?
The structure is 595 ft (181.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 283; SR 0300 over Swatara Cr;m&h R/R;T-496?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.