There is serious damage undermining America's highway systems in the form of aging culverts.

In the United States, the bulk of the secondary highway system was built in the 1950's. The culverts built under these systems were made of either corrugated metal or concrete whose design lives are approximately 50 years. It's easy to figure out that most culverts have either come to or are rapidly approaching the end of their useful lives.

A Hidden Problem with Dangerous Consequences

While it's easy to see this when it's shown to us, culvert damage and aging isn't something we look for everyday. It's usually out of sight and, unfortunately, out of mind. Deteriorating culverts come quickly to mind when roadway damage caused by corroded, rusted and washed-out culverts occurs. Many automobile accidents and even some fatalities have been attributed to failing culverts. Replacement is an expensive, time-consuming, labor-intensive process which causes traffic headaches and collateral injury to cars, trucks and neighboring property.

Snap-Tite: The Cost Effective Solution

Rehabilitation utilizing the Snap-Tite Culvert Lining System is an intelligent, cost-effective solution to this need.

The Snap-Tite Culvert Lining System utilizes high density polyethylene pipe with the patented Snap-Tite joining system. Typically, the Snap-Tite joint is machined on the ends of PE 3408 high density polyethylene pipe. With the inclusion of a gasket, ASTM 3212 is met. The result is a water-tight joint whose inside and outside diameters are the same as those of the pipe. This means there will be no flow restrictions or coupling hang-ups. Better performance. Decreased installation time.

Better Performance and Easy Installation

High density polyethylene pipe with the Snap-Tite joining system has tremendous advantages over concrete and corrugated metal replacement.

The Snap-Tite system actually outperforms the concrete and corrugated metal it rehabilitates. Even at smaller diameters than the original pipe, in most cases Snap-Tite allows for better throughput than concrete or corrugated metal. Lightweight, flexible, durable HDPE has an indefinite service life. And the Snap-Tite joining system assures a water-tight seal at all joints.

Furthermore, the Snap-Tite culvert lining system is unmatched in ease of installation. Since it typically weighs as little as 10% of conventional materials , it is much easier to handle. Highway departments can use their own crew - no special training or specialized equipment is necessary.

Sizes to Suit Your Needs

Snap-Tite piping comes in lengths ranging from 2 to 50 feet allowing minimal disturbance of Right of Way. Facing a damaged culvert next to a high embankment? Not a problem with Snap-Tite. Small segments can be "snapped" together, all with strong, water-tight seals.

Because of Snap-Tite’s ease of installation and variable lengths, 95% of culvert renewal can be done off road. This means increased safety for both your workers and motorists. Traffic disturbance can be a thing of the past; all work is done in the culvert itself, not by digging up roadways.

These advantages also make Snap-Tite the perfect answer for culvert extensions, road-widening, direct burial applications and sewers with limited access.

Simple installation means light duty equipment and less manpower. Minimal disturbance of right-of-way. Indefinite service life. When considering these benefits, it becomes clear that the Snap-Tite system is the most cost-effective way to rehabilitate deteriorating culverts. It may just be the last solution you'll ever need.

Furthermore, the Snap-Tite culvert lining system is unmatched in ease of installation. Since it typically weighs as little as 10% of conventional materials, it is much easier to handle. Highway departments can use their own crew - no special training or specialized equipment is necessary.

Snap-Tite May Be the Last Solution You'll Ever Need

Simple installation means light duty equipment and less manpower. Minimal disturbance of right-of-way. Indefinite service life. When considering these benefits, it becomes clear that the Snap-Tite system is the most cost-effective way to rehabilitate deteriorating culverts. It may just be the last solution you'll ever need.