US Bridges

Pa 116; York Rd. over Trib Codorus Creek

Poor

York County, Pennsylvania · Spring Grove · Structure no. 000000000037481

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,557
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 116; York Rd. over Trib Codorus Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 116; York Rd. over Trib Codorus Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 67 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 11,557 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,369 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPa 116; York Rd.
CrossesTrib Codorus Creek
LocationSpring Grove
RouteState Highway 116
Coordinates39.86571, -76.8668
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,557 (2024)
Projected traffic12,369 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$205,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 116; York Rd. over Trib Codorus Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is Pa 116; York Rd. over Trib Codorus Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 116; York Rd. over Trib Codorus Creek carry?

About 11,557 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pa 116; York Rd. over Trib Codorus Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 116; York Rd. over Trib Codorus Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.