US Bridges

SR 2003 over Pa 283; SR 0300

Fair

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi.N. of Middletown · Structure no. 000000000014456

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
295 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,022
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2003 over Pa 283; SR 0300 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2003 over Pa 283; SR 0300 in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 14,022 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,061 by 2032. The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2003
CrossesPa 283; SR 0300
Location2 Mi.N. of Middletown
RouteState Highway 0
CountyDauphin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.22441, -76.71917
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionSeptember 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length295 ft (89.9 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,022 (2024)
Projected traffic22,061 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2003 over Pa 283; SR 0300 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is SR 2003 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2003 over Pa 283; SR 0300 carry?

About 14,022 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 2003 over Pa 283; SR 0300?

The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2003 over Pa 283; SR 0300?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.