US Bridges

Valley Street over South Branch Codorus Cre

Good

York County, Pennsylvania · Valley ST Glen Rock · Structure no. 000000000056073

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,603
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley Street over South Branch Codorus Cre is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Valley Street over South Branch Codorus Cre 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 1,603 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,337 by 2036. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesValley Street
CrossesSouth Branch Codorus Cre
LocationValley ST Glen Rock
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.79306, -76.72889
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.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,603 (2016)
Projected traffic2,337 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Valley Street over South Branch Codorus Cre built?

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

What condition is Valley Street over South Branch Codorus Cre 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 Valley Street over South Branch Codorus Cre carry?

About 1,603 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Valley Street over South Branch Codorus Cre?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Valley Street over South Branch Codorus Cre?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.