US Bridges

Bus 83; SR 0181 over Trib to Codorus Creek

Fair

York County, Pennsylvania · I-83 N. Geo. St. · Structure no. 000000000037501

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,857
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bus 83; SR 0181 over Trib to Codorus Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Bus 83; SR 0181 over Trib to Codorus Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 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 13,857 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,687 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 170 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBus 83; SR 0181
CrossesTrib to Codorus Creek
LocationI-83 N. Geo. St.
RouteState Highway 181
CountyYork County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.99051, -76.73529
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width170 ft (51.9 m)
Roadway width156 ft (47.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,857 (2023)
Projected traffic19,687 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$257,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bus 83; SR 0181 over Trib to Codorus Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bus 83; SR 0181 over Trib to 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 Bus 83; SR 0181 over Trib to Codorus Creek carry?

About 13,857 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Bus 83; SR 0181 over Trib to Codorus Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 170 ft wide.

Who owns Bus 83; SR 0181 over Trib to Codorus Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.