US Bridges

SR 3046 over West Br Codorus Creek

Fair

York County, Pennsylvania · .5 Mi. NE of New Salem · Structure no. 000000000037880

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
105 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,082
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3046 over West Br Codorus Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3046 over West Br Codorus Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 91 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 3,082 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,436 by 2032. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3046
CrossesWest Br Codorus Creek
Location.5 Mi. NE of New Salem
RouteState Highway 0
CountyYork County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.91706, -76.78707
Functional classRural Major 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.
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,082 (2024)
Projected traffic4,436 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$719,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3046 over West Br Codorus Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is SR 3046 over West 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3046 over West Br Codorus Creek carry?

About 3,082 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 3046 over West Br Codorus Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3046 over West Br Codorus Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.