US Bridges

PA-295; Susq.Trail over I-83; SR 0083

Good

York County, Pennsylvania · I-83 / PA-297 Interchange · Structure no. 000000000037564

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,244
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

PA-295; Susq.Trail over I-83; SR 0083 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying PA-295; Susq.Trail over I-83; SR 0083 in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 4,244 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,900 by 2032. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPA-295; Susq.Trail
CrossesI-83; SR 0083
LocationI-83 / PA-297 Interchange
RouteState Highway 297
Coordinates40.08211, -76.76528
Functional classUrban Collector

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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,244 (2024)
Projected traffic6,900 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-295; Susq.Trail over I-83; SR 0083 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is PA-295; Susq.Trail 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-295; Susq.Trail over I-83; SR 0083 carry?

About 4,244 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is PA-295; Susq.Trail over I-83; SR 0083?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns PA-295; Susq.Trail over I-83; SR 0083?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.