US Bridges

US 192 over Rapid Run

Fair

Union County, Pennsylvania · 5 MI W of Forest Hill · Structure no. 000000000033449

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
870
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 192 over Rapid Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 192 over Rapid Run in Union County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 87 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 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 870 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2032. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.2 mi (121 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 192
CrossesRapid Run
Location5 MI W of Forest Hill
RouteState Highway 192
CountyUnion County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.98727, -77.12576
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating88 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic870 (2023)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed75.2 mi (121 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 192 over Rapid Run built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is US 192 over Rapid 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 192 over Rapid Run carry?

About 870 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 192 over Rapid Run?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US 192 over Rapid Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.