US Bridges

I-83; SR 0083 over T-721; Dewdrop Rd.

Fair

York County, Pennsylvania · South Side York City · Structure no. 000000000043577

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
48,878
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-83; SR 0083 over T-721; Dewdrop Rd. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-83; SR 0083 over T-721; Dewdrop Rd. in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 48,878 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,368 by 2032. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 148 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI-83; SR 0083
CrossesT-721; Dewdrop Rd.
LocationSouth Side York City
RouteInterstate 83
CountyYork County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.91601, -76.70454
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width148 ft (45.1 m)
Roadway width141 ft (42.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck35 ft (10.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,878 (2024)
Projected traffic56,368 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-83; SR 0083 over T-721; Dewdrop Rd. built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-83; SR 0083 over T-721; Dewdrop Rd. 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I-83; SR 0083 over T-721; Dewdrop Rd. carry?

About 48,878 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I-83; SR 0083 over T-721; Dewdrop Rd.?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 148 ft wide.

Who owns I-83; SR 0083 over T-721; Dewdrop Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.