US Bridges

SR 8003 Ramp D over I-81;US 22/322;RAMPS Abc

Fair

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · Inter of I81 & US 22 · Structure no. 000000000014763

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,636 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
3,142
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 8003 Ramp D over I-81;US 22/322;RAMPS Abc is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 8003 Ramp D over I-81;US 22/322;RAMPS Abc in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 48 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 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 3,142 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,770 by 2045. The structure is 1,636 ft (498.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 8003 Ramp D
CrossesI-81;US 22/322;RAMPS Abc
LocationInter of I81 & US 22
RouteState Highway 0
CountyDauphin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.30341, -76.87973
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,636 ft (498.7 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,142 (2024)
Projected traffic3,770 by 2045
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 SR 8003 Ramp D over I-81;US 22/322;RAMPS Abc built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is SR 8003 Ramp D over I-81;US 22/322;RAMPS Abc 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 8003 Ramp D over I-81;US 22/322;RAMPS Abc carry?

About 3,142 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 8003 Ramp D over I-81;US 22/322;RAMPS Abc?

The structure is 1,636 ft (498.7 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 8003 Ramp D over I-81;US 22/322;RAMPS Abc?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.