US Bridges

Pa 283; SR 0300 over Pa 72; SR 72 Manheim Pk

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · Pa 283 over Pa 72 · Structure no. 000000000041350

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
153 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
87,485
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 283; SR 0300 over Pa 72; SR 72 Manheim Pk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 283; SR 0300 over Pa 72; SR 72 Manheim Pk in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 87,485 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 77,577 by 2032. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPa 283; SR 0300
CrossesPa 72; SR 72 Manheim Pk
LocationPa 283 over Pa 72
RouteState Highway 283
Coordinates40.07603, -76.33707
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.1 m)
Roadway width97 ft (29.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87,485 (2024)
Projected traffic77,577 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Pa 72; SR 72 Manheim Pk built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 283; SR 0300 over Pa 72; SR 72 Manheim Pk 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 283; SR 0300 over Pa 72; SR 72 Manheim Pk carry?

About 87,485 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Pa 283; SR 0300 over Pa 72; SR 72 Manheim Pk?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 283; SR 0300 over Pa 72; SR 72 Manheim Pk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.