US Bridges

SR 8027; Ramp B over SR 3001; Eisenhower Blvd

Fair

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · Eisenhower Interchange · Structure no. 000000000014779

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
208 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,369
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 8027; Ramp B over SR 3001; Eisenhower Blvd is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 8027; Ramp B over SR 3001; Eisenhower Blvd in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 13,369 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,788 by 2032. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 8027; Ramp B
CrossesSR 3001; Eisenhower Blvd
LocationEisenhower Interchange
RouteState Highway 0
CountyDauphin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.25151, -76.81359
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.
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 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,369 (2024)
Projected traffic15,788 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$408,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 8027; Ramp B over SR 3001; Eisenhower Blvd built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 8027; Ramp B over SR 3001; Eisenhower Blvd 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 8027; Ramp B over SR 3001; Eisenhower Blvd carry?

About 13,369 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 8027; Ramp B over SR 3001; Eisenhower Blvd?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 8027; Ramp B over SR 3001; Eisenhower Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.