US Bridges

I-83; SR 0083 over Little Conewago Creek

Fair

York County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 MI S EXIT-28; I-83 · Structure no. 000000000037454

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45,161
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-83; SR 0083 over Little Conewago Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-83; SR 0083 over Little Conewago Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1957, 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 45,161 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,901 by 2032. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesI-83; SR 0083
CrossesLittle Conewago Creek
Location1.5 MI S EXIT-28; I-83
RouteInterstate 83
CountyYork County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.06131, -76.75518
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,161 (2024)
Projected traffic58,901 by 2032
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-83; SR 0083 over Little Conewago Creek built?

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

What condition is I-83; SR 0083 over Little Conewago Creek 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 Little Conewago Creek carry?

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

How long is I-83; SR 0083 over Little Conewago Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m).

Who owns I-83; SR 0083 over Little Conewago Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.