US Bridges

T377 Brown Rd. over West Branch Codorus Cr.

Fair

York County, Pennsylvania · N of Codorus/ N.Codorus · Structure no. 000000000038193

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
86
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T377 Brown Rd. over West Branch Codorus Cr. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T377 Brown Rd. over West Branch Codorus Cr. 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 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 86 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 179 by 2039. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesT377 Brown Rd.
CrossesWest Branch Codorus Cr.
LocationN of Codorus/ N.Codorus
RouteCity Street 0
CountyYork County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.82132, -76.88353
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86 (2019)
Projected traffic179 by 2039
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$134,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T377 Brown Rd. over West Branch Codorus Cr. built?

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

What condition is T377 Brown Rd. over West Branch Codorus Cr. 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 T377 Brown Rd. over West Branch Codorus Cr. carry?

About 86 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is T377 Brown Rd. over West Branch Codorus Cr.?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns T377 Brown Rd. over West Branch Codorus Cr.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.