US Bridges

Pa 216; Main St. over S Branch Codorus Creek

Poor

York County, Pennsylvania · Boro of Glen Rock · Structure no. 000000000037542

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,161
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 216; Main St. over S Branch Codorus Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Pa 216; Main St. over S Branch Codorus Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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 6,161 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,416 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPa 216; Main St.
CrossesS Branch Codorus Creek
LocationBoro of Glen Rock
RouteState Highway 216
Coordinates39.79356, -76.73069
Functional classUrban Collector

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
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,161 (2024)
Projected traffic7,416 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$161,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 216; Main St. over S Branch Codorus Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 216; Main St. over S Branch 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 216; Main St. over S Branch Codorus Creek carry?

About 6,161 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pa 216; Main St. over S Branch Codorus Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 216; Main St. over S Branch Codorus Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.