US Bridges

Pa 283 Eb; SR 0300 over Penna Turnpike I-76

Good

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi. E. Middletown · Structure no. 000000000014354

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
228 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,423
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 283 Eb; SR 0300 over Penna Turnpike I-76 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 283 Eb; SR 0300 over Penna Turnpike I-76 in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 56 years old, older 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 17,423 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,907 by 2045. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 283 Eb; SR 0300
CrossesPenna Turnpike I-76
Location2 Mi. E. Middletown
RouteState Highway 283
CountyDauphin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.20965, -76.70702
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,423 (2024)
Projected traffic20,907 by 2045
Trucks15%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$191,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 283 Eb; SR 0300 over Penna Turnpike I-76 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Pa 283 Eb; SR 0300 over Penna Turnpike I-76 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Pa 283 Eb; SR 0300 over Penna Turnpike I-76 carry?

About 17,423 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Pa 283 Eb; SR 0300 over Penna Turnpike I-76?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 283 Eb; SR 0300 over Penna Turnpike I-76?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.