US Bridges

TR 462;MARKET St. over Codorus Creek

Fair

York County, Pennsylvania · York City Codorus CR · Structure no. 000000000038279

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
159 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 462;MARKET St. over Codorus Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 462;MARKET St. over Codorus Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 22,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,700 by 2043. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTR 462;MARKET St.
CrossesCodorus Creek
LocationYork City Codorus CR
RouteCity Street 462
Coordinates39.96095, -76.73259
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckClosed grating
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,000 (2023)
Projected traffic28,700 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$638,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 462;MARKET St. over Codorus Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 462;MARKET 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 TR 462;MARKET St. over Codorus Creek carry?

About 22,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is TR 462;MARKET St. over Codorus Creek?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns TR 462;MARKET St. over Codorus Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the Town or Township Highway Agency.