Buffalo Valley RD over Branch Codorus Creek
FairPosted for loadYork County, Pennsylvania · .2NE Jefsn/Br Codorus Ck · Structure no. 000000000038082
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Buffalo Valley RD over Branch Codorus Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Buffalo Valley RD over Branch Codorus Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Buffalo Valley RD over Branch Codorus Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is Buffalo Valley RD over Branch 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Buffalo Valley RD over Branch Codorus Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Buffalo Valley RD over Branch Codorus Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Buffalo Valley RD over Branch Codorus Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.