US Bridges

Water Street over So Branch Codorus Creek

Fair

York County, Pennsylvania · S Br Cdrs; Glen Rock Boro · Structure no. 000000000038287

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,238
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Water Street over So Branch Codorus Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Water Street over So Branch Codorus Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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 1,238 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,500 by 2036. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWater Street
CrossesSo Branch Codorus Creek
LocationS Br Cdrs; Glen Rock Boro
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.79362, -76.73284
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,238 (2011)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2036
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Water Street over So Branch Codorus Creek built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

What condition is Water Street over So Branch 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 Water Street over So Branch Codorus Creek carry?

About 1,238 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Water Street over So Branch Codorus Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Water Street over So Branch Codorus Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.