US Bridges

I-83; SR 0083 over Trib to Mill Creek

Fair

York County, Pennsylvania · .5 MI N of Pa 462 · Structure no. 000000000037439

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
54,739
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-83; SR 0083 over Trib to Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-83; SR 0083 over Trib to Mill Creek 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 54,739 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,386 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI-83; SR 0083
CrossesTrib to Mill Creek
Location.5 MI N of Pa 462
RouteInterstate 83
CountyYork County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.97966, -76.70061
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,739 (2024)
Projected traffic70,386 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-83; SR 0083 over Trib to Mill Creek built?

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

What condition is I-83; SR 0083 over Trib to Mill Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I-83; SR 0083 over Trib to Mill Creek carry?

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

How long is I-83; SR 0083 over Trib to Mill Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns I-83; SR 0083 over Trib to Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.