US Bridges

I-83; SR 0083 over Pa 921; Canal Rd.

Fair

York County, Pennsylvania · LR333&LR66002 Inter · Structure no. 000000000037453

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45,161
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-83; SR 0083 over Pa 921; Canal Rd. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-83; SR 0083 over Pa 921; Canal Rd. in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 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 45,161 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,901 by 2032. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesI-83; SR 0083
CrossesPa 921; Canal Rd.
LocationLR333&LR66002 Inter
RouteInterstate 83
CountyYork County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.05282, -76.7524
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,161 (2024)
Projected traffic58,901 by 2032
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-83; SR 0083 over Pa 921; Canal Rd. built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is I-83; SR 0083 over Pa 921; Canal Rd. 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I-83; SR 0083 over Pa 921; Canal Rd. carry?

About 45,161 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is I-83; SR 0083 over Pa 921; Canal Rd.?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns I-83; SR 0083 over Pa 921; Canal Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.