US Bridges

I-83; SR 0083 over Yorkrail & Codorus Creek

Fair

York County, Pennsylvania · 0.4 MI S of EXIT-21 I-83 · Structure no. 000000000037445

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
527 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
54,739
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-83; SR 0083 over Yorkrail & Codorus Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-83; SR 0083 over Yorkrail & Codorus Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 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 54,739 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,386 by 2032. The structure is 527 ft (160.6 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesI-83; SR 0083
CrossesYorkrail & Codorus Creek
Location0.4 MI S of EXIT-21 I-83
RouteInterstate 83
Coordinates39.97979, -76.72536
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
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length527 ft (160.6 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,739 (2024)
Projected traffic70,386 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$10.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-83; SR 0083 over Yorkrail & Codorus Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is I-83; SR 0083 over Yorkrail & 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I-83; SR 0083 over Yorkrail & Codorus Creek carry?

About 54,739 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I-83; SR 0083 over Yorkrail & Codorus Creek?

The structure is 527 ft (160.6 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns I-83; SR 0083 over Yorkrail & Codorus Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.