US Bridges

Seitzville Road over So Branch Codorus Creek

Fair

York County, Pennsylvania · @ Seitzville/S.Br.Codorus · Structure no. 000000000038084

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
141
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seitzville Road over So Branch Codorus Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Seitzville Road over So Branch Codorus Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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 141 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2021. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSeitzville Road
CrossesSo Branch Codorus Creek
Location@ Seitzville/S.Br.Codorus
RouteCity Street 0
CountyYork County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.82944, -76.76121
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic141 (2011)
Projected traffic200 by 2021
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$64,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Seitzville Road over So Branch Codorus Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is Seitzville Road over So 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Seitzville Road over So Branch Codorus Creek carry?

About 141 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Seitzville Road over So Branch Codorus Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Seitzville Road over So Branch Codorus Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.