US Bridges

Pa 462; Markst St. over Trib to Codorus Creek

Fair

York County, Pennsylvania · West York · Structure no. 000000000037591

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,694
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 462; Markst St. over Trib to Codorus Creek is a concrete slab carrying Pa 462; Markst St. over Trib to Codorus Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 5 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 8,694 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,100 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPa 462; Markst St.
CrossesTrib to Codorus Creek
LocationWest York
RouteState Highway 462
Coordinates39.94754, -76.78102
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,694 (2023)
Projected traffic14,100 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 462; Markst St. over Trib to Codorus Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 462; Markst St. 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 462; Markst St. over Trib to Codorus Creek carry?

About 8,694 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Pa 462; Markst St. over Trib to Codorus Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 462; Markst St. over Trib to Codorus Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.