W PHILADELPHIA ST
Carrying W PHILADELPHIA ST over CODORUS CREEK
W PHIL ST; CODORUS; YORK, York, Pennsylvania
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: W PHILADELPHIA ST
The W PHILADELPHIA ST bridge in York, Pennsylvania carries W PHILADELPHIA ST over CODORUS CREEK. It was built in 1954, making it 72 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2015, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 47.9 meters (157 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 12,564 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 87.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How W PHILADELPHIA ST compares
Live comparison across Pennsylvania.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1954
- Last Reconstructed
- 2015
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 47.9 m (157 ft)
- Deck Width
- 16.4 m (54 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 12,564 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000038271
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether W PHILADELPHIA ST is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare W PHILADELPHIA ST against other structures in York and across Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for W PHILADELPHIA ST?
W PHILADELPHIA ST in York, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is W PHILADELPHIA ST inspected?
W PHILADELPHIA ST's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 12,564 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. W PHILADELPHIA ST is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for W PHILADELPHIA ST?
W PHILADELPHIA ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 87.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining W PHILADELPHIA ST?
W PHILADELPHIA ST is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is W PHILADELPHIA ST and does age affect safety?
W PHILADELPHIA ST was built in 1954, making it 72 years old and last reconstructed in 2015.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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