US Bridges

I-83; York Express over Penna Tpk I-76

Fair

York County, Pennsylvania · I-83 over Pa Tpike · Structure no. 000000000037466

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
68,340
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-83; York Express over Penna Tpk I-76 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-83; York Express over Penna Tpk I-76 in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 74 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 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-83; York Express
CrossesPenna Tpk I-76
LocationI-83 over Pa Tpike
RouteInterstate 83
CountyYork County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.21167, -76.87911
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.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68,340 (2024)
Projected traffic85,207 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$366,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-83; York Express over Penna Tpk I-76 built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is I-83; York Express over Penna Tpk I-76 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 I-83; York Express over Penna Tpk I-76 carry?

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

How long is I-83; York Express over Penna Tpk I-76?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns I-83; York Express over Penna Tpk I-76?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.