US Bridges

Baltimore St. over So.Branch Codorus Creek

Fair

York County, Pennsylvania · .1 Mile S of Glen Rock · Structure no. 000000000037832

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1951
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
78 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,437
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baltimore St. over So.Branch Codorus Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Baltimore St. over So.Branch Codorus Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1951, so it is 87 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 1,437 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,457 by 2032. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBaltimore St.
CrossesSo.Branch Codorus Creek
Location.1 Mile S of Glen Rock
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.787, -76.72326
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 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 rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,437 (2024)
Projected traffic1,457 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$260,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Baltimore St. over So.Branch Codorus Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1951.

What condition is Baltimore St. over So.Branch 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Baltimore St. over So.Branch Codorus Creek carry?

About 1,437 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Baltimore St. over So.Branch Codorus Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Baltimore St. over So.Branch Codorus Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.