US Bridges

Pa 283; SR 0300 over Norfolk Southern

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1/4 MI W of Pa 741 Intchn · Structure no. 000000000021190

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
69,254
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 283; SR 0300 over Norfolk Southern is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 283; SR 0300 over Norfolk Southern in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 76 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 69,254 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 73,530 by 2032. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 283; SR 0300
CrossesNorfolk Southern
Location1/4 MI W of Pa 741 Intchn
RouteState Highway 283
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.08151, -76.35374
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69,254 (2023)
Projected traffic73,530 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 283; SR 0300 over Norfolk Southern built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Pa 283; SR 0300 over Norfolk Southern 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; SR 0300 over Norfolk Southern carry?

About 69,254 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Pa 283; SR 0300 over Norfolk Southern?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 283; SR 0300 over Norfolk Southern?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.