US Bridges

T578 Blymire RD over Unt to E Br. Codorus Crk

Good

York County, Pennsylvania · 1.4 MI S of Winterstown · Structure no. 000000000053695

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T578 Blymire RD over Unt to E Br. Codorus Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T578 Blymire RD over Unt to E Br. Codorus Crk in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 115 by 2036. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesT578 Blymire RD
CrossesUnt to E Br. Codorus Crk
Location1.4 MI S of Winterstown
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.81689, -76.63321
Functional classRural 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating101 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic115 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 T578 Blymire RD over Unt to E Br. Codorus Crk built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is T578 Blymire RD over Unt to E Br. Codorus Crk 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does T578 Blymire RD over Unt to E Br. Codorus Crk carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is T578 Blymire RD over Unt to E Br. Codorus Crk?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns T578 Blymire RD over Unt to E Br. Codorus Crk?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.