US Bridges

I-83; SR 0083 over 462; Market

Poor

York County, Pennsylvania · Market ST & I-83 EXIT-19 · Structure no. 000000000037436

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
186 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
54,739
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-83; SR 0083 over 462; Market is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-83; SR 0083 over 462; Market 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 54,739 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,386 by 2035. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesI-83; SR 0083
Crosses462; Market
LocationMarket ST & I-83 EXIT-19
RouteInterstate 83
Coordinates39.97296, -76.694
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.2 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,739 (2024)
Projected traffic70,386 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-83; SR 0083 over 462; Market built?

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

What condition is I-83; SR 0083 over 462; Market in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does I-83; SR 0083 over 462; Market carry?

About 54,739 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I-83; SR 0083 over 462; Market?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns I-83; SR 0083 over 462; Market?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.