Argyle Avenue over Rock Creek
FairYork County, Pennsylvania · Argyle Av Rock Creek · Structure no. 000000000038285
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Argyle Avenue over Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Argyle Avenue over Rock Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 5 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 980 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 24 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Argyle Avenue over Rock Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Argyle Avenue over Rock 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Argyle Avenue over Rock Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Argyle Avenue over Rock Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Argyle Avenue over Rock Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the Town or Township Highway Agency.