US Bridges

US 30 Wb; Arsenal over Codorus Creek

Fair

York County, Pennsylvania · 0.3 MI E of I-83 · Structure no. 000000000040665

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
449 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
19,855
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30 Wb; Arsenal over Codorus Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 30 Wb; Arsenal over Codorus Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 56 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 19,855 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,113 by 2032. The structure is 449 ft (136.9 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 30 Wb; Arsenal
CrossesCodorus Creek
Location0.3 MI E of I-83
RouteU.S. Route 30
Coordinates39.98395, -76.72322
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length449 ft (136.9 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,855 (2023)
Projected traffic44,113 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$10.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 30 Wb; Arsenal over Codorus Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is US 30 Wb; Arsenal 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 30 Wb; Arsenal over Codorus Creek carry?

About 19,855 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 30 Wb; Arsenal over Codorus Creek?

The structure is 449 ft (136.9 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns US 30 Wb; Arsenal over Codorus Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.