US Bridges

Pa 616; SR 0616 over W Br Codorus Creek

Fair

York County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi.N. York New Salem · Structure no. 000000000037614

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
143 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,871
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 616; SR 0616 over W Br Codorus Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 616; SR 0616 over W Br Codorus Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 9,871 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,252 by 2032. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 616; SR 0616
CrossesW Br Codorus Creek
Location1 Mi.N. York New Salem
RouteState Highway 616
CountyYork County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.92189, -76.79873
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,871 (2023)
Projected traffic15,252 by 2032
Trucks6%
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 616; SR 0616 over W Br Codorus Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 616; SR 0616 over W Br 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 616; SR 0616 over W Br Codorus Creek carry?

About 9,871 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

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

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.