US Bridges

Rupert Road over Hartenstine Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · 0.32 MI N of SR 4031 · Structure no. 000000000055774

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,387
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rupert Road over Hartenstine Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rupert Road over Hartenstine Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 3,387 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRupert Road
CrossesHartenstine Creek
Location0.32 MI N of SR 4031
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.2481, -75.57295
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,387 (2019)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Rupert Road over Hartenstine Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rupert Road over Hartenstine Creek 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Rupert Road over Hartenstine Creek carry?

About 3,387 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rupert Road over Hartenstine Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Rupert Road over Hartenstine Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.