US Bridges

Pa 283 Wb; SR 0300 over Pa 743; SR 0743

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · N. of Elizabethtown · Structure no. 000000000021167

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,343
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 283 Wb; SR 0300 over Pa 743; SR 0743 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 283 Wb; SR 0300 over Pa 743; SR 0743 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 6 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 22,343 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,683 by 2032. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 283 Wb; SR 0300
CrossesPa 743; SR 0743
LocationN. of Elizabethtown
RouteState Highway 283
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.17827, -76.60096
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,343 (2023)
Projected traffic28,683 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$184,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 283 Wb; SR 0300 over Pa 743; SR 0743 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 283 Wb; SR 0300 over Pa 743; SR 0743 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 283 Wb; SR 0300 over Pa 743; SR 0743 carry?

About 22,343 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Pa 283 Wb; SR 0300 over Pa 743; SR 0743?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 283 Wb; SR 0300 over Pa 743; SR 0743?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.