US Bridges

North Beaver ST over Codorus Creek

Fair

York County, Pennsylvania · N Beaver St; Codorus-York · Structure no. 000000000038270

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
178 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,246
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Beaver ST over Codorus Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Beaver ST over Codorus Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger 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 6,246 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,072 by 2036. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNorth Beaver ST
CrossesCodorus Creek
LocationN Beaver St; Codorus-York
RouteCity Street 0BE0V
Coordinates39.9667, -76.73214
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,246 (2024)
Projected traffic6,072 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$43,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Beaver ST over Codorus Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Beaver ST 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does North Beaver ST over Codorus Creek carry?

About 6,246 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is North Beaver ST over Codorus Creek?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns North Beaver ST over Codorus Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.