US Bridges

I-83 Sb; SR 0083 over T-431 Valley Road

Good

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi.N.E. of Progress · Structure no. 000000000067835

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
194 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32,347
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-83 Sb; SR 0083 over T-431 Valley Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-83 Sb; SR 0083 over T-431 Valley Road in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 32,347 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,799 by 2032. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesI-83 Sb; SR 0083
CrossesT-431 Valley Road
Location1 Mi.N.E. of Progress
RouteInterstate 83
Coordinates40.30395, -76.83022
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,347 (2024)
Projected traffic49,799 by 2032
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-83 Sb; SR 0083 over T-431 Valley Road built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-83 Sb; SR 0083 over T-431 Valley Road 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does I-83 Sb; SR 0083 over T-431 Valley Road carry?

About 32,347 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is I-83 Sb; SR 0083 over T-431 Valley Road?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns I-83 Sb; SR 0083 over T-431 Valley Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.