US Bridges

SR 8003 Ramp C over I-81; SR 8003 Ramp B

Fair

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · Inter I81 & US22 · Structure no. 000000000014765

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
574 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
16,292
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 8003 Ramp C over I-81; SR 8003 Ramp B is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 8003 Ramp C over I-81; SR 8003 Ramp B in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2022, 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 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 16,292 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,601 by 2044. The structure is 574 ft (175 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 8003 Ramp C
CrossesI-81; SR 8003 Ramp B
LocationInter I81 & US22
RouteState Highway 0
CountyDauphin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.30442, -76.88189
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length574 ft (175 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,292 (2024)
Projected traffic19,601 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 C over I-81; SR 8003 Ramp B built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is SR 8003 Ramp C over I-81; SR 8003 Ramp B 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 SR 8003 Ramp C over I-81; SR 8003 Ramp B carry?

About 16,292 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 8003 Ramp C over I-81; SR 8003 Ramp B?

The structure is 574 ft (175 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 8003 Ramp C over I-81; SR 8003 Ramp B?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.