I-83; SR 0083 over Conewago Creek
FairYork County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 MI N of EXIT-28 I-83 · Structure no. 000000000037457
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 710 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 47,693
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-83; SR 0083 over Conewago Creek is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying I-83; SR 0083 over Conewago Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 71 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 47,693 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,670 by 2032. The structure is 710 ft (216.4 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 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 I-83; SR 0083 over Conewago Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is I-83; SR 0083 over 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does I-83; SR 0083 over Conewago Creek carry?
About 47,693 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is I-83; SR 0083 over Conewago Creek?
The structure is 710 ft (216.4 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns I-83; SR 0083 over Conewago Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.