83 over 181 George ST
PoorYork County, Pennsylvania · EXIT-22 I-83 & Pa 181 · Structure no. 000000000037450
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 226 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 57,639
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
83 over 181 George ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 83 over 181 George ST in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 68 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 2035. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 83 over 181 George ST built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is 83 over 181 George ST 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does 83 over 181 George ST carry?
About 57,639 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is 83 over 181 George ST?
The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns 83 over 181 George ST?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.