US Bridges

SR 2024 (lr 06086) over Little Manatawny Creek

Poor

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Kauffman Rd.@ Bertlet Mil · Structure no. 000000000005071

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
307
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2024 (lr 06086) over Little Manatawny Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 2024 (lr 06086) over Little Manatawny Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 307 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 356 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2024 (lr 06086)
CrossesLittle Manatawny Creek
LocationKauffman Rd.@ Bertlet Mil
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.37841, -75.774
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic307 (2024)
Projected traffic356 by 2032
Trucks6%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$30,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2024 (lr 06086) over Little Manatawny Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2024 (lr 06086) over Little Manatawny Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2024 (lr 06086) over Little Manatawny Creek carry?

About 307 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 2024 (lr 06086) over Little Manatawny Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2024 (lr 06086) over Little Manatawny Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.