Rosstown Road over Beaver Cr./Pinchot Lake
PoorYork County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 MI N.E. of Rossville · Structure no. 000000000037493
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,198
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rosstown Road over Beaver Cr./Pinchot Lake is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rosstown Road over Beaver Cr./Pinchot Lake in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 3,198 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,531 by 2032. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rosstown Road over Beaver Cr./Pinchot Lake built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rosstown Road over Beaver Cr./Pinchot Lake in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Rosstown Road over Beaver Cr./Pinchot Lake carry?
About 3,198 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Rosstown Road over Beaver Cr./Pinchot Lake?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Rosstown Road over Beaver Cr./Pinchot Lake?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.