US Bridges

Pa 283; SR 0300 WB over Pa 341; Colebrook Rd.

Fair

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi. E. Middletown · Structure no. 000000000014358

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,004
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 283; SR 0300 WB over Pa 341; Colebrook Rd. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 283; SR 0300 WB over Pa 341; Colebrook Rd. in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 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 20,004 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,862 by 2032. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 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; SR 0300 WB
CrossesPa 341; Colebrook Rd.
Location2 Mi. E. Middletown
RouteState Highway 283
CountyDauphin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.20018, -76.69904
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,004 (2024)
Projected traffic36,862 by 2032
Trucks16%
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; SR 0300 WB over Pa 341; Colebrook Rd. built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Pa 283; SR 0300 WB over Pa 341; Colebrook Rd. 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 283; SR 0300 WB over Pa 341; Colebrook Rd. carry?

About 20,004 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Pa 283; SR 0300 WB over Pa 341; Colebrook Rd.?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 283; SR 0300 WB over Pa 341; Colebrook Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.