US Bridges

SR 3042 over South Br Codorus Creek

Fair

York County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mile NE of New Salem · Structure no. 000000000037875

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
114 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,706
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3042 over South Br Codorus Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 3042 over South Br Codorus Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 3,706 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,690 by 2032. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3042
CrossesSouth Br Codorus Creek
Location2 Mile NE of New Salem
RouteState Highway 0
CountyYork County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.91441, -76.76404
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,706 (2024)
Projected traffic4,690 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 3042 over South Br Codorus Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is SR 3042 over South 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 SR 3042 over South Br Codorus Creek carry?

About 3,706 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 3042 over South Br Codorus Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3042 over South Br Codorus Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.