US Bridges

Pa 283 Wb; SR 0300 over Pa 230; SR 0230

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · Pa 283 over Pa 230 · Structure no. 000000000021183

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,164
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 283 Wb; SR 0300 over Pa 230; SR 0230 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 283 Wb; SR 0300 over Pa 230; SR 0230 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 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 25,164 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,673 by 2032. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 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 230; SR 0230
LocationPa 283 over Pa 230
RouteState Highway 283
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.11265, -76.4451
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionNovember 2022
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 rating85 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,164 (2023)
Projected traffic31,673 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$1.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 283 Wb; SR 0300 over Pa 230; SR 0230 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Pa 283 Wb; SR 0300 over Pa 230; SR 0230 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Pa 283 Wb; SR 0300 over Pa 230; SR 0230 carry?

About 25,164 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Pa 283 Wb; SR 0300 over Pa 230; SR 0230?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 283 Wb; SR 0300 over Pa 230; SR 0230?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.