US Bridges

Pa 238; Church Rd. over I-83; SR 0083

Fair

York County, Pennsylvania · EXIT-11 Emigsville I-83 · Structure no. 000000000037556

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,453
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 238; Church Rd. over I-83; SR 0083 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 238; Church Rd. over I-83; SR 0083 in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 68 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 14,453 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,140 by 2032. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 238; Church Rd.
CrossesI-83; SR 0083
LocationEXIT-11 Emigsville I-83
RouteState Highway 238
CountyYork County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.02054, -76.74277
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,453 (2024)
Projected traffic32,140 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Pa 238; Church Rd. over I-83; SR 0083 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Pa 238; Church 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 238; Church Rd. over I-83; SR 0083 carry?

About 14,453 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pa 238; Church Rd. over I-83; SR 0083?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 238; Church Rd. over I-83; SR 0083?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.