I-83; SR 0083 over Yellow Breeches Creek
FairYork County, Pennsylvania · Cumb & York CO Line · Structure no. 000000000037468
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 406 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 68,340
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-83; SR 0083 over Yellow Breeches Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-83; SR 0083 over Yellow Breeches Creek 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 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 68,340 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 85,207 by 2032. The structure is 406 ft (123.7 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-83; SR 0083 over Yellow Breeches Creek 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 Yellow Breeches 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does I-83; SR 0083 over Yellow Breeches Creek carry?
About 68,340 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is I-83; SR 0083 over Yellow Breeches Creek?
The structure is 406 ft (123.7 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns I-83; SR 0083 over Yellow Breeches Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.