US Bridges

Bus 83; SR 3065 over Codorus Creek

Fair

York County, Pennsylvania · 1st.AVE & George St. · Structure no. 000000000037914

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
194 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,802
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bus 83; SR 3065 over Codorus Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bus 83; SR 3065 over Codorus Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 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 12,802 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,537 by 2032. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBus 83; SR 3065
CrossesCodorus Creek
Location1st.AVE & George St.
RouteInterstate 83B
Coordinates39.9679, -76.73054
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,802 (2024)
Projected traffic21,537 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Bus 83; SR 3065 over Codorus Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Bus 83; SR 3065 over 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 Bus 83; SR 3065 over Codorus Creek carry?

About 12,802 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bus 83; SR 3065 over Codorus Creek?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Bus 83; SR 3065 over Codorus Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.