US Bridges

SR 73(LR 197) over Trib.Manatawny Creek

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Shanesville · Structure no. 000000000004623

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,579
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 73(LR 197) over Trib.Manatawny Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 73(LR 197) over Trib.Manatawny Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 8,579 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,800 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 73(LR 197)
CrossesTrib.Manatawny Creek
LocationShanesville
RouteState Highway 73
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.37214, -75.71387
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,579 (2024)
Projected traffic9,800 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 73(LR 197) over Trib.Manatawny Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 73(LR 197) over Trib.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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 73(LR 197) over Trib.Manatawny Creek carry?

About 8,579 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 73(LR 197) over Trib.Manatawny Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 73(LR 197) over Trib.Manatawny Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.