US Bridges

I-83; SR 0083 over US 30; SR 0030

Poor

York County, Pennsylvania · I83 & US Rt 30 Interchng. · Structure no. 000000000037448

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
214 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
57,639
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-83; SR 0083 over US 30; SR 0030 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-83; SR 0083 over US 30; SR 0030 in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2013, 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 57,639 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,922 by 2032. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI-83; SR 0083
CrossesUS 30; SR 0030
LocationI83 & US Rt 30 Interchng.
RouteInterstate 83
CountyYork County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.98398, -76.7301
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.2 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57,639 (2024)
Projected traffic65,922 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$2.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-83; SR 0083 over US 30; SR 0030 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is I-83; SR 0083 over US 30; SR 0030 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I-83; SR 0083 over US 30; SR 0030 carry?

About 57,639 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-83; SR 0083 over US 30; SR 0030?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns I-83; SR 0083 over US 30; SR 0030?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.