US Bridges

SR 1012 over Codorus Creek

Fair

York County, Pennsylvania · 2 MI E of Emigsville · Structure no. 000000000037663

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
265 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,081
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1012 over Codorus Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1012 over Codorus Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 69 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 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 9,081 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,937 by 2032. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1012
CrossesCodorus Creek
Location2 MI E of Emigsville
RouteState Highway 0
CountyYork County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.01089, -76.71003
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating95 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,081 (2023)
Projected traffic12,937 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1012 over Codorus Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is SR 1012 over 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does SR 1012 over Codorus Creek carry?

About 9,081 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 1012 over Codorus Creek?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1012 over Codorus Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.