US Bridges

SR 3010 WB over I-83; SR 0083

Fair

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · Swatara Township · Structure no. 000000000014528

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,070
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3010 WB over I-83; SR 0083 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3010 WB over I-83; SR 0083 in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 6,070 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,896 by 2035. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3010 WB
CrossesI-83; SR 0083
LocationSwatara Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyDauphin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.25414, -76.82614
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionDecember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,070 (2023)
Projected traffic12,896 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$203,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3010 WB over I-83; SR 0083 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3010 WB over I-83; SR 0083 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does SR 3010 WB over I-83; SR 0083 carry?

About 6,070 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 3010 WB over I-83; SR 0083?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3010 WB over I-83; SR 0083?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.