Covered Bridge RD over Manatawny Creek
GoodBerks County, Pennsylvania · Pleasantville · Structure no. 000000000005022
- Built
- 1852
- 173 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 143 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,654
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Covered Bridge RD over Manatawny Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Covered Bridge RD over Manatawny Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1852 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 173 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,654 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,902 by 2025. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Covered Bridge RD over Manatawny Creek built?
It was built in 1852, making it 173 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is Covered Bridge RD over Manatawny Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Covered Bridge RD over Manatawny Creek carry?
About 1,654 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Covered Bridge RD over Manatawny Creek?
The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Covered Bridge RD over Manatawny Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.