US Bridges

SR 8018; Ramp J over Pa 230 AMTRAK Airpt. DR

Fair

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI E of Highspire · Structure no. 000000000014777

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
878 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,293
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 8018; Ramp J over Pa 230 AMTRAK Airpt. DR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 8018; Ramp J over Pa 230 AMTRAK Airpt. DR in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 49 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 3,293 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,656 by 2032. The structure is 878 ft (267.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 8018; Ramp J
CrossesPa 230 AMTRAK Airpt. DR
Location1 MI E of Highspire
RouteState Highway 0
CountyDauphin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.1991, -76.76124
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length878 ft (267.6 m)
Longest span162 ft (49.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,293 (2024)
Projected traffic4,656 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 8018; Ramp J over Pa 230 AMTRAK Airpt. DR built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is SR 8018; Ramp J over Pa 230 AMTRAK Airpt. DR 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 8018; Ramp J over Pa 230 AMTRAK Airpt. DR carry?

About 3,293 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 8018; Ramp J over Pa 230 AMTRAK Airpt. DR?

The structure is 878 ft (267.6 m) long with a longest span of 162 ft (49.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 8018; Ramp J over Pa 230 AMTRAK Airpt. DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.