US Bridges

W. College Ave. over SR 182 N Br Codorus Ck

Fair

York County, Pennsylvania · .5 Mi. S. of West York · Structure no. 000000000037881

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
140 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,905
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. College Ave. over SR 182 N Br Codorus Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W. College Ave. over SR 182 N Br Codorus Ck in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 2,905 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,380 by 2032. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesW. College Ave.
CrossesSR 182 N Br Codorus Ck
Location.5 Mi. S. of West York
RouteState Highway 0
CountyYork County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.94403, -76.76559
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,905 (2024)
Projected traffic3,380 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$497,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W. College Ave. over SR 182 N Br Codorus Ck built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. College Ave. over SR 182 N Br Codorus Ck 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does W. College Ave. over SR 182 N Br Codorus Ck carry?

About 2,905 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is W. College Ave. over SR 182 N Br Codorus Ck?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns W. College Ave. over SR 182 N Br Codorus Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.