US Bridges

West Princess ST over Codorus Creek

Good

York County, Pennsylvania · W Princess;codorus;york · Structure no. 000000000038273

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
192 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,507
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Princess ST over Codorus Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Princess ST over Codorus Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 93 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,507 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,300 by 2035. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Princess ST
CrossesCodorus Creek
LocationW Princess;codorus;york
RouteCity Street 0
CountyYork County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.95789, -76.73203
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,507 (2015)
Projected traffic11,300 by 2035
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$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Princess ST over Codorus Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is West Princess ST over Codorus Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2022.

How much traffic does West Princess ST over Codorus Creek carry?

About 8,507 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is West Princess ST over Codorus Creek?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns West Princess ST over Codorus Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.