US Bridges

Sheep Bridge Rd. over I-83; SR 0083 NB & SB

Good

York County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI S of EXIT-13 I-83 · Structure no. 000000000037982

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
171 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
336
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sheep Bridge Rd. over I-83; SR 0083 NB & SB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sheep Bridge Rd. over I-83; SR 0083 NB & SB 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 336 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2032. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSheep Bridge Rd.
CrossesI-83; SR 0083 NB & SB
Location1 MI S of EXIT-13 I-83
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.11945, -76.7886
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic336 (2024)
Projected traffic350 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Sheep Bridge Rd. over I-83; SR 0083 NB & SB built?

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

What condition is Sheep Bridge Rd. over I-83; SR 0083 NB & SB 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Sheep Bridge Rd. over I-83; SR 0083 NB & SB carry?

About 336 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sheep Bridge Rd. over I-83; SR 0083 NB & SB?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Sheep Bridge Rd. over I-83; SR 0083 NB & SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.