US Bridges

SR 3047 over North Br Codorus Creek

PoorPosted for load

York County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mile West of Jefferson · Structure no. 000000000037884

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
95 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
635
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3047 over North Br Codorus Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3047 over North Br Codorus Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 635 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 782 by 2032. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 3047
CrossesNorth Br Codorus Creek
Location2 Mile West of Jefferson
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.82102, -76.87489
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic635 (2024)
Projected traffic782 by 2032
Trucks4%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3047 over North Br Codorus Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3047 over North Br Codorus Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3047 over North Br Codorus Creek carry?

About 635 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 3047 over North Br Codorus Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3047 over North Br Codorus Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.