US Bridges

I-83; SR 0083 over Pa Turnpike Ramp E

Fair

York County, Pennsylvania · I-83 & Tnpk Ramp EXIT-39 · Structure no. 000000000037465

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
68,340
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-83; SR 0083 over Pa Turnpike Ramp E is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-83; SR 0083 over Pa Turnpike Ramp E in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 75 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 68,340 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 85,207 by 2032. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-83; SR 0083
CrossesPa Turnpike Ramp E
LocationI-83 & Tnpk Ramp EXIT-39
RouteInterstate 83
CountyYork County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.21038, -76.87837
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68,340 (2024)
Projected traffic85,207 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Turnpike Ramp E built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is I-83; SR 0083 over Pa Turnpike Ramp E 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I-83; SR 0083 over Pa Turnpike Ramp E carry?

About 68,340 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-83; SR 0083 over Pa Turnpike Ramp E?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns I-83; SR 0083 over Pa Turnpike Ramp E?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.