US Bridges

T-494/SCHOOL Hs RD over Pa 283; SR 0300

Fair

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · 3 Mi. E. Middletown · Structure no. 000000000014359

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
239 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
954
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-494/SCHOOL Hs RD over Pa 283; SR 0300 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-494/SCHOOL Hs RD over Pa 283; SR 0300 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 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 954 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,145 by 2045. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesT-494/SCHOOL Hs RD
CrossesPa 283; SR 0300
Location3 Mi. E. Middletown
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.194, -76.67703
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length239 ft (72.8 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic954 (2024)
Projected traffic1,145 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 T-494/SCHOOL Hs RD over Pa 283; SR 0300 built?

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

What condition is T-494/SCHOOL Hs RD over Pa 283; SR 0300 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does T-494/SCHOOL Hs RD over Pa 283; SR 0300 carry?

About 954 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is T-494/SCHOOL Hs RD over Pa 283; SR 0300?

The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns T-494/SCHOOL Hs RD over Pa 283; SR 0300?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.