Rapps Dam Road over French Creek

Good Condition160 years old3,524 vehicles/day

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyChester
Location.5 Mi. S. RTE 23 14j4
CarriesRapps Dam Road
CrossesFrench Creek
Coordinates40.13826, -75.55285

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical4 — Foundations need monitoring

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length107.9 ft (32.9 m)
Max Span106.0 ft (32.3 m)
Deck Width14.1 ft (4.3 m)
Deck Area141.5 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1866 (reconstructed 2011)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic3,524 (2024)
Truck Traffic7%
Lanes On Bridge1

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is on the National Register of Historic Places
Structure Number000000000010371

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