US Bridges

PA-283 Eb; SR 0300 over SR 4025; Cloverleaf Rd.

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · Pa 283 & L.R. 36004 · Structure no. 000000000021171

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,666
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

PA-283 Eb; SR 0300 over SR 4025; Cloverleaf Rd. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying PA-283 Eb; SR 0300 over SR 4025; Cloverleaf Rd. in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 24,666 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,663 by 2032. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 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 Eb; SR 0300
CrossesSR 4025; Cloverleaf Rd.
LocationPa 283 & L.R. 36004
RouteState Highway 283
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.1436, -76.55609
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.
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 inspectionJanuary 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 rating66 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 length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,666 (2023)
Projected traffic31,663 by 2032
Trucks14%
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$399,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was PA-283 Eb; SR 0300 over SR 4025; Cloverleaf Rd. built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is PA-283 Eb; SR 0300 over SR 4025; Cloverleaf Rd. 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does PA-283 Eb; SR 0300 over SR 4025; Cloverleaf Rd. carry?

About 24,666 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is PA-283 Eb; SR 0300 over SR 4025; Cloverleaf Rd.?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns PA-283 Eb; SR 0300 over SR 4025; Cloverleaf Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.