US Bridges

T-383 Cty Br 19 over Rapid Run

Good

Union County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi. Nww of Forest Hill · Structure no. 000000000033606

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
108
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-383 Cty Br 19 over Rapid Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T-383 Cty Br 19 over Rapid Run in Union County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 90 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 108 vehicles a day, projected to reach 167 by 2045. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT-383 Cty Br 19
CrossesRapid Run
Location1 Mi. Nww of Forest Hill
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.98191, -77.06494
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic108 (2023)
Projected traffic167 by 2045
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$78,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-383 Cty Br 19 over Rapid Run built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is T-383 Cty Br 19 over Rapid Run 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does T-383 Cty Br 19 over Rapid Run carry?

About 108 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is T-383 Cty Br 19 over Rapid Run?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns T-383 Cty Br 19 over Rapid Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.