US Bridges

Pa 238; SR 0238 over Trib Codorus Creek

Fair

York County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 Mi.E. of Emigsville · Structure no. 000000000037557

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,109
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 238; SR 0238 over Trib Codorus Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 238; SR 0238 over Trib Codorus Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 12,109 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,126 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesPa 238; SR 0238
CrossesTrib Codorus Creek
Location0.5 Mi.E. of Emigsville
RouteState Highway 238
Coordinates40.02373, -76.72906
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,109 (2023)
Projected traffic17,126 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 238; SR 0238 over Trib Codorus Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 238; SR 0238 over Trib 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 238; SR 0238 over Trib Codorus Creek carry?

About 12,109 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Pa 238; SR 0238 over Trib Codorus Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 238; SR 0238 over Trib Codorus Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.