US Bridges

Sunnyside RD over Codorus Creek

Fair

York County, Pennsylvania · Cdrs Cr-N Cdrs/Jackson Tp · Structure no. 000000000038146

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunnyside RD over Codorus Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sunnyside RD over Codorus Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 223 by 2032. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSunnyside RD
CrossesCodorus Creek
LocationCdrs Cr-N Cdrs/Jackson Tp
RouteCity Street 0
CountyYork County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.89715, -76.83325
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2011)
Projected traffic223 by 2032
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sunnyside RD over Codorus Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sunnyside RD 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Sunnyside RD over Codorus Creek carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sunnyside RD over Codorus Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Sunnyside RD over Codorus Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.