US Bridges

Pa 616; SR 0616 over S Br Codorus Creek

Poor

York County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi. S. Glen Rock · Structure no. 000000000037606

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Other
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,760
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 616; SR 0616 over S Br Codorus Creek is a concrete other carrying Pa 616; SR 0616 over S Br Codorus Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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 1,760 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,537 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 616; SR 0616
CrossesS Br Codorus Creek
Location1 Mi. S. Glen Rock
RouteState Highway 616
CountyYork County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.77744, -76.72392
Functional classRural Major 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
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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,760 (2024)
Projected traffic2,537 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$340,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 616; SR 0616 over S Br Codorus Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 616; SR 0616 over S Br 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 616; SR 0616 over S Br Codorus Creek carry?

About 1,760 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pa 616; SR 0616 over S Br Codorus Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 616; SR 0616 over S Br Codorus Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.