US Bridges

Baltimore Street over S Br Codorus Creek

Fair

York County, Pennsylvania · .3SE Glen Rock/S.Br.Codor · Structure no. 000000000038214

Built
1909
116 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
1995 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baltimore Street over S Br Codorus Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Baltimore Street over S Br Codorus Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1909, so it is 116 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 400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 560 by 2009. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBaltimore Street
CrossesS Br Codorus Creek
Location.3SE Glen Rock/S.Br.Codor
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.7837, -76.72446
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (1995)
Projected traffic560 by 2009
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$54,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Baltimore Street over S Br Codorus Creek built?

It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baltimore Street over S Br 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Baltimore Street over S Br Codorus Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is Baltimore Street over S Br Codorus Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Baltimore Street over S Br Codorus Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.