US Bridges

I-83; N.B./S.B. over Ramp H

Fair

York County, Pennsylvania · South Side York City · Structure no. 000000000043578

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45,573
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-83; N.B./S.B. over Ramp H is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-83; N.B./S.B. over Ramp H 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 45,573 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,368 by 2032. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 148 ft wide.

CarriesI-83; N.B./S.B.
CrossesRamp H
LocationSouth Side York City
RouteInterstate 83
Coordinates39.91837, -76.70386
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating87 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width148 ft (45.1 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,573 (2024)
Projected traffic56,368 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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; N.B./S.B. over Ramp H built?

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

What condition is I-83; N.B./S.B. over Ramp H 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I-83; N.B./S.B. over Ramp H carry?

About 45,573 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-83; N.B./S.B. over Ramp H?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 148 ft wide.

Who owns I-83; N.B./S.B. over Ramp H?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.