US Bridges

I-83; SR 0083 over Norfolk Southern RR

Fair

York County, Pennsylvania · 0.6 Mi.S. US Rt 30 Inter · Structure no. 000000000037443

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

About this bridge

I-83; SR 0083 over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-83; SR 0083 over Norfolk Southern RR 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 497 ft (151.5 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI-83; SR 0083
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location0.6 Mi.S. US Rt 30 Inter
RouteInterstate 83
CountyYork County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.97913, -76.72149
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionSeptember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length497 ft (151.5 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 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
CrossesRailroad
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$989,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-83; SR 0083 over Norfolk Southern RR built?

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

What condition is I-83; SR 0083 over Norfolk Southern RR 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 Norfolk Southern RR carry?

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

How long is I-83; SR 0083 over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 497 ft (151.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns I-83; SR 0083 over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.