US Bridges

SR 3053 over West Branch Codorus CR

Good

York County, Pennsylvania · Menges Mills · Structure no. 000000000055909

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,170
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3053 over West Branch Codorus CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 3053 over West Branch Codorus CR in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 1,170 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,268 by 2032. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3053
CrossesWest Branch Codorus CR
LocationMenges Mills
RouteState Highway 0
CountyYork County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.86273, -76.88975
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,170 (2024)
Projected traffic1,268 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3053 over West Branch Codorus CR built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3053 over West Branch Codorus CR 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does SR 3053 over West Branch Codorus CR carry?

About 1,170 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 3053 over West Branch Codorus CR?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3053 over West Branch Codorus CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.