US Bridges

US 322; SR 0322 over SR 3001 I-283 Rp.A&k

Fair

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · Eisenhower Interchange · Structure no. 000000000014367

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
823 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
17,681
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 322; SR 0322 over SR 3001 I-283 Rp.A&k is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 322; SR 0322 over SR 3001 I-283 Rp.A&k in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 17,681 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,217 by 2045. The structure is 823 ft (250.9 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 322; SR 0322
CrossesSR 3001 I-283 Rp.A&k
LocationEisenhower Interchange
RouteU.S. Route 322
CountyDauphin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.25303, -76.81336
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length823 ft (250.9 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,681 (2023)
Projected traffic21,217 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$8.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 322; SR 0322 over SR 3001 I-283 Rp.A&k built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 322; SR 0322 over SR 3001 I-283 Rp.A&k 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does US 322; SR 0322 over SR 3001 I-283 Rp.A&k carry?

About 17,681 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 322; SR 0322 over SR 3001 I-283 Rp.A&k?

The structure is 823 ft (250.9 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns US 322; SR 0322 over SR 3001 I-283 Rp.A&k?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.