US Bridges

I-83; SR 0083 over T-955; Limekiln RD

Poor

York County, Pennsylvania · 0.1 MI N of Pa Trnpk · Structure no. 000000000037467

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
68,340
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-83; SR 0083 over T-955; Limekiln RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-83; SR 0083 over T-955; Limekiln RD in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 73 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

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 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI-83; SR 0083
CrossesT-955; Limekiln RD
Location0.1 MI N of Pa Trnpk
RouteInterstate 83
Coordinates40.21297, -76.87989
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 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; SR 0083 over T-955; Limekiln RD built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is I-83; SR 0083 over T-955; Limekiln RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does I-83; SR 0083 over T-955; Limekiln RD carry?

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

How long is I-83; SR 0083 over T-955; Limekiln RD?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns I-83; SR 0083 over T-955; Limekiln RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.