US Bridges

Pa 74; Queen St. over SR 0083

Fair

York County, Pennsylvania · Pa 74 over I-83 · Structure no. 000000000037388

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,146
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 74; Queen St. over SR 0083 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 74; Queen St. over SR 0083 in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 13,146 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,914 by 2032. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 74; Queen St.
CrossesSR 0083
LocationPa 74 over I-83
RouteState Highway 74
CountyYork County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.93274, -76.68952
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,146 (2024)
Projected traffic22,914 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$3.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 74; Queen St. over SR 0083 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 74; Queen St. over SR 0083 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 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 74; Queen St. over SR 0083 carry?

About 13,146 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pa 74; Queen St. over SR 0083?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 74; Queen St. over SR 0083?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.