US Bridges

SR3026;ELMERTON Av over I-83; SR 0083 Nb/Sb

Good

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · 0.2 MI N of Ex 50 (US-22) · Structure no. 000000000053649

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
168 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,789
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR3026;ELMERTON Av over I-83; SR 0083 Nb/Sb is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR3026;ELMERTON Av over I-83; SR 0083 Nb/Sb in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,789 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,546 by 2045. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR3026;ELMERTON Av
CrossesI-83; SR 0083 Nb/Sb
Location0.2 MI N of Ex 50 (US-22)
RouteState Highway 0
CountyDauphin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.29888, -76.82661
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,789 (2023)
Projected traffic4,546 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR3026;ELMERTON Av over I-83; SR 0083 Nb/Sb built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR3026;ELMERTON Av over I-83; SR 0083 Nb/Sb in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2022.

How much traffic does SR3026;ELMERTON Av over I-83; SR 0083 Nb/Sb carry?

About 3,789 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR3026;ELMERTON Av over I-83; SR 0083 Nb/Sb?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR3026;ELMERTON Av over I-83; SR 0083 Nb/Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.