US Bridges

SR 8027; Ramp K over SR 8027; Ramp a

Fair

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · Eisenhower Interchange · Structure no. 000000000014780

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,597
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 8027; Ramp K over SR 8027; Ramp a is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 8027; Ramp K over SR 8027; Ramp a 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 4,597 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,516 by 2045. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 8027; Ramp K
CrossesSR 8027; Ramp a
LocationEisenhower Interchange
RouteState Highway 0
CountyDauphin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.25261, -76.81264
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,597 (2024)
Projected traffic5,516 by 2045
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$280,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 8027; Ramp K over SR 8027; Ramp a built?

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

What condition is SR 8027; Ramp K over SR 8027; Ramp a 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does SR 8027; Ramp K over SR 8027; Ramp a carry?

About 4,597 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 8027; Ramp K over SR 8027; Ramp a?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 8027; Ramp K over SR 8027; Ramp a?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.