US Bridges

SR 1008 over Codorus Creek

Poor

York County, Pennsylvania · Codorus Furnace · Structure no. 000000000037652

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
166 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,407
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1008 over Codorus Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1008 over Codorus Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 1,407 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,298 by 2032. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1008
CrossesCodorus Creek
LocationCodorus Furnace
RouteState Highway 0
CountyYork County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.05227, -76.65437
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating109 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,407 (2024)
Projected traffic1,298 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 SR 1008 over Codorus Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1008 over 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 SR 1008 over Codorus Creek carry?

About 1,407 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 1008 over Codorus Creek?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1008 over Codorus Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.