US Bridges

T-970;PLSNTVIEW RD over I-83; SR 0083

Fair

York County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI S of EXIT-18 I-83 · Structure no. 000000000037463

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,343
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-970;PLSNTVIEW RD over I-83; SR 0083 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-970;PLSNTVIEW RD over I-83; SR 0083 in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 66 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 2,343 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,028 by 2032. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesT-970;PLSNTVIEW RD
CrossesI-83; SR 0083
Location1 MI S of EXIT-18 I-83
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.19792, -76.86353
Functional classUrban Collector

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 24 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 rating107 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,343 (2024)
Projected traffic4,028 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-970;PLSNTVIEW RD over I-83; SR 0083 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is T-970;PLSNTVIEW RD 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-970;PLSNTVIEW RD over I-83; SR 0083 carry?

About 2,343 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is T-970;PLSNTVIEW RD over I-83; SR 0083?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns T-970;PLSNTVIEW RD over I-83; SR 0083?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.