US Bridges

Highland Avenue over Rapp Run

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · W of Camp Hill RD 3258A8 · Structure no. 000000000057157

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,700
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Highland Avenue over Rapp Run is a concrete culvert carrying Highland Avenue over Rapp Run in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,200 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHighland Avenue
CrossesRapp Run
LocationW of Camp Hill RD 3258A8
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.13831, -75.18711
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2019)
Projected traffic5,200 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Highland Avenue over Rapp Run built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Highland Avenue over Rapp Run 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Highland Avenue over Rapp Run carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Highland Avenue over Rapp Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Highland Avenue over Rapp Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.