US Bridges

Grainery Road over So Branch Codorus Creek

Fair

York County, Pennsylvania · S.Br.Codorus/@ Seitzville · Structure no. 000000000038085

Built
1916
109 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grainery Road over So Branch Codorus Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Grainery Road over So Branch Codorus Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 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 21 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2031. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGrainery Road
CrossesSo Branch Codorus Creek
LocationS.Br.Codorus/@ Seitzville
RouteCity Street 0
CountyYork County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.82574, -76.76412
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2024)
Projected traffic420 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grainery Road over So Branch Codorus Creek built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grainery 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 August 2023.

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

About 21 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Grainery Road over So Branch Codorus Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Grainery Road over So Branch Codorus Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.