Blettner Avenue over Plum Creek
FairYork County, Pennsylvania · 0.2S Hanover/Plum Creek · Structure no. 000000000038056
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,500
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blettner Avenue over Plum Creek is a concrete slab carrying Blettner Avenue over Plum Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blettner Avenue over Plum Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blettner Avenue over Plum Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Blettner Avenue over Plum Creek carry?
About 2,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Blettner Avenue over Plum Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Blettner Avenue over Plum Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.