US Bridges

West King Street over Codorus Creek

Fair

York County, Pennsylvania · W King ST over Codorus CR · Structure no. 000000000038272

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
172 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,480
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West King Street over Codorus Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West King Street over Codorus Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1954, 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 6 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 3,480 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,100 by 2036. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWest King Street
CrossesCodorus Creek
LocationW King ST over Codorus CR
RouteCity Street 0K00G
Coordinates39.95945, -76.73218
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckClosed grating
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,480 (2012)
Projected traffic6,100 by 2036
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 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$656,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West King Street over Codorus Creek built?

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

What condition is West King Street 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 West King Street over Codorus Creek carry?

About 3,480 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is West King Street over Codorus Creek?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns West King Street over Codorus Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.