US Bridges

T536; Maple Street over South Br Codorus Creek

PoorPosted for load

York County, Pennsylvania · 0.25S 7VALLEYS/S.BR.CODOR · Structure no. 000000000038087

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
242
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T536; Maple Street over South Br Codorus Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying T536; Maple Street over South Br Codorus Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 load restriction.

It carries about 242 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 896 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT536; Maple Street
CrossesSouth Br Codorus Creek
Location0.25S 7VALLEYS/S.BR.CODOR
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.84417, -76.77482
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic242 (2024)
Projected traffic896 by 2032
Trucks5%
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$86,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T536; Maple Street over South Br Codorus Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is T536; Maple Street over South 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does T536; Maple Street over South Br Codorus Creek carry?

About 242 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is T536; Maple Street over South Br Codorus Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns T536; Maple Street over South Br Codorus Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.