US Bridges

US 30 Eb; Arsenal over Codorus Creek

Fair

York County, Pennsylvania · 0.3 MI E of I-83 · Structure no. 000000000037367

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
450 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
20,397
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30 Eb; Arsenal over Codorus Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 30 Eb; Arsenal over Codorus Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 76 years old, older 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 5 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 20,397 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,517 by 2040. The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 30 Eb; Arsenal
CrossesCodorus Creek
Location0.3 MI E of I-83
RouteU.S. Route 30
Coordinates39.98383, -76.72344
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length450 ft (137.2 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,397 (2023)
Projected traffic39,517 by 2040
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 30 Eb; Arsenal over Codorus Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is US 30 Eb; Arsenal over Codorus Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 30 Eb; Arsenal over Codorus Creek carry?

About 20,397 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 30 Eb; Arsenal over Codorus Creek?

The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 30 Eb; Arsenal over Codorus Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.