US Bridges

SR 192 over Over Rapid Run

Fair

Union County, Pennsylvania · 4 MI N of Cowan · Structure no. 000000000033450

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
870
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 192 over Over Rapid Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 192 over Over Rapid Run in Union County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 93 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 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.2 mi (121 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 192
CrossesOver Rapid Run
Location4 MI N of Cowan
RouteState Highway 192
CountyUnion County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.98711, -77.07391
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 SR 192 over Over Rapid Run built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is SR 192 over 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 SR 192 over Over Rapid Run carry?

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

How long is SR 192 over Over Rapid Run?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 192 over Over Rapid Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.