US Bridges

Pa 116; York RD over Codorus Creek

Fair

York County, Pennsylvania · 5 Mi.E. of Hanover · Structure no. 000000000037479

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,236
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 116; York RD over Codorus Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 116; York RD over Codorus Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 10,236 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,452 by 2032. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPa 116; York RD
CrossesCodorus Creek
Location5 Mi.E. of Hanover
RouteState Highway 116
Coordinates39.84861, -76.89658
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,236 (2024)
Projected traffic14,452 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 116; York RD over Codorus Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 116; York RD 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 116; York RD over Codorus Creek carry?

About 10,236 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Pa 116; York RD over Codorus Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 116; York RD over Codorus Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.