US Bridges

I-83; SR 0083 over T-586; Megoulas Blvd.

Good

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · .5 Mi.N. of Union Deposit · Structure no. 000000000068649

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
84,491
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-83; SR 0083 over T-586; Megoulas Blvd. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-83; SR 0083 over T-586; Megoulas Blvd. in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 84,491 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 111,952 by 2032. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 155 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI-83; SR 0083
CrossesT-586; Megoulas Blvd.
Location.5 Mi.N. of Union Deposit
RouteInterstate 83
CountyDauphin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.28577, -76.82094
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width155 ft (47.1 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84,491 (2024)
Projected traffic111,952 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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; SR 0083 over T-586; Megoulas Blvd. built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-83; SR 0083 over T-586; Megoulas Blvd. 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; SR 0083 over T-586; Megoulas Blvd. carry?

About 84,491 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-83; SR 0083 over T-586; Megoulas Blvd.?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 155 ft wide.

Who owns I-83; SR 0083 over T-586; Megoulas Blvd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.