US Bridges

I-83; SR 0083 over Mill Creek

Fair

York County, Pennsylvania · 0.8 MI S of EXIT-19 I-83 · Structure no. 000000000037442

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
73 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
54,739
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-83; SR 0083 over Mill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying I-83; SR 0083 over 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 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI-83; SR 0083
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.8 MI S of EXIT-19 I-83
RouteInterstate 83
CountyYork County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.97875, -76.71717
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
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.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.1 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$531,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is I-83; SR 0083 over 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 October 2023.

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

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.