US Bridges

Pa 262; Fishing Ck over I-83; SR 0083

Good

York County, Pennsylvania · EXIT-16 Pa 262 & I-83 · Structure no. 000000000037558

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
221 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,196
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 262; Fishing Ck over I-83; SR 0083 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 262; Fishing Ck over I-83; SR 0083 in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 66 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,196 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,458 by 2032. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesPa 262; Fishing Ck
CrossesI-83; SR 0083
LocationEXIT-16 Pa 262 & I-83
RouteState Highway 262
Coordinates40.17883, -76.83693
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length221 ft (67.4 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,196 (2024)
Projected traffic12,458 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 262; Fishing Ck over I-83; SR 0083 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Pa 262; Fishing Ck over I-83; SR 0083 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 262; Fishing Ck over I-83; SR 0083 carry?

About 7,196 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pa 262; Fishing Ck over I-83; SR 0083?

The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 262; Fishing Ck over I-83; SR 0083?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.