US Bridges

Pa 73 (lr 197) over Manatawny Creek

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · @ Haas RD.(T-585) · Structure no. 000000000004621

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,884
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 73 (lr 197) over Manatawny Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 73 (lr 197) over Manatawny Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 5 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 7,884 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,007 by 2032. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 73 (lr 197)
CrossesManatawny Creek
Location@ Haas RD.(T-585)
RouteState Highway 73
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.38715, -75.74306
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,884 (2024)
Projected traffic9,007 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$151,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 73 (lr 197) over Manatawny Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 73 (lr 197) over Manatawny Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 73 (lr 197) over Manatawny Creek carry?

About 7,884 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Pa 73 (lr 197) over Manatawny Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 73 (lr 197) over Manatawny Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.