US Bridges

W Philadelphia ST over Codorus Creek

Fair

York County, Pennsylvania · W Phil St; Codorus; York · Structure no. 000000000038271

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
157 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,564
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Philadelphia ST over Codorus Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Philadelphia ST over Codorus Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 71 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 12,564 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,000 by 2032. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW Philadelphia ST
CrossesCodorus Creek
LocationW Phil St; Codorus; York
RouteCity Street 0H0L
Coordinates39.96243, -76.73308
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating96 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,564 (2012)
Projected traffic18,000 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$292,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Philadelphia ST over Codorus Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is W Philadelphia 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does W Philadelphia ST over Codorus Creek carry?

About 12,564 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is W Philadelphia ST over Codorus Creek?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns W Philadelphia ST over Codorus Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.