US Bridges

T-839;SINK Sprg LA over I-83; SR 0083

Fair

York County, Pennsylvania · 0.3 MI S of EXIT-11 I-83 · Structure no. 000000000037452

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
201 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,045
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-839;SINK Sprg LA over I-83; SR 0083 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-839;SINK Sprg LA over I-83; SR 0083 in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 3,045 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,973 by 2032. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesT-839;SINK Sprg LA
CrossesI-83; SR 0083
Location0.3 MI S of EXIT-11 I-83
RouteState Highway 0
CountyYork County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.01567, -76.74131
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,045 (2024)
Projected traffic2,973 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was T-839;SINK Sprg LA over I-83; SR 0083 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is T-839;SINK Sprg LA over I-83; SR 0083 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does T-839;SINK Sprg LA over I-83; SR 0083 carry?

About 3,045 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is T-839;SINK Sprg LA over I-83; SR 0083?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns T-839;SINK Sprg LA over I-83; SR 0083?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.