South Penn Street over Codorus Creek
FairYork County, Pennsylvania · S Penn; Codorus Cr; York · Structure no. 000000000038274
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 282 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,193
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Penn Street over Codorus Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying South Penn Street over Codorus Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 1,193 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,900 by 2028. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South Penn Street over Codorus Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is South Penn 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does South Penn Street over Codorus Creek carry?
About 1,193 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is South Penn Street over Codorus Creek?
The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns South Penn Street over Codorus Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.