US Bridges

Twin Arch Road over South Branch Codorus Cr.

Good

York County, Pennsylvania · 2.3E Newsalem/S.Br.Codoru · Structure no. 000000000068109

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
365
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twin Arch Road over South Branch Codorus Cr. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Twin Arch Road over South Branch Codorus Cr. in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 365 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,297 by 2032. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesTwin Arch Road
CrossesSouth Branch Codorus Cr.
Location2.3E Newsalem/S.Br.Codoru
RouteCity Street 0
CountyYork County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.89538, -76.74396
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic365 (2021)
Projected traffic1,297 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Twin Arch Road over South Branch Codorus Cr. built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Twin Arch Road over South 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Twin Arch Road over South Branch Codorus Cr. carry?

About 365 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Twin Arch Road over South Branch Codorus Cr.?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Twin Arch Road over South Branch Codorus Cr.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.