US Bridges

Pa 283 Wb; SR 0300 over Twp RD 602

Fair

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · 6 Mi. E. Middletown · Structure no. 000000000014365

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,004
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 283 Wb; SR 0300 over Twp RD 602 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 283 Wb; SR 0300 over Twp RD 602 in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPa 283 Wb; SR 0300
CrossesTwp RD 602
Location6 Mi. E. Middletown
RouteState Highway 283
Coordinates40.1882, -76.61437
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating80 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 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 closed0.6 mi (1 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; SR 0300 over Twp RD 602 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 283 Wb; SR 0300 over Twp RD 602 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 Pa 283 Wb; SR 0300 over Twp RD 602 carry?

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

How long is Pa 283 Wb; SR 0300 over Twp RD 602?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 283 Wb; SR 0300 over Twp RD 602?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.