US Bridges

Pa 216; SR 0216 over E. Branch Codorus Creek

Good

York County, Pennsylvania · Brodbecks · Structure no. 000000000056115

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,331
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 216; SR 0216 over E. Branch Codorus Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 216; SR 0216 over E. Branch Codorus Creek 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 3,331 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,147 by 2032. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPa 216; SR 0216
CrossesE. Branch Codorus Creek
LocationBrodbecks
RouteState Highway 216
Coordinates39.76983, -76.82728
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,331 (2024)
Projected traffic5,147 by 2032
Trucks8%
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 Pa 216; SR 0216 over E. Branch Codorus Creek built?

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

What condition is Pa 216; SR 0216 over E. Branch Codorus Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 216; SR 0216 over E. Branch Codorus Creek carry?

About 3,331 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pa 216; SR 0216 over E. Branch Codorus Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 216; SR 0216 over E. Branch Codorus Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.