US Bridges

Pa 662 (lr 06069) over Little Manatawny Creek

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · 0.4 Mi.S.Of Oley · Structure no. 000000000004908

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,524
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 662 (lr 06069) over Little Manatawny Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 662 (lr 06069) over Little Manatawny Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 63 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 6 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 5,524 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,431 by 2032. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 662 (lr 06069)
CrossesLittle Manatawny Creek
Location0.4 Mi.S.Of Oley
RouteState Highway 662
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.37853, -75.78067
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,524 (2024)
Projected traffic8,431 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$133,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 662 (lr 06069) over Little Manatawny Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Pa 662 (lr 06069) over Little 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 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 662 (lr 06069) over Little Manatawny Creek carry?

About 5,524 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Pa 662 (lr 06069) over Little Manatawny Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 662 (lr 06069) over Little Manatawny Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.