US Bridges

SR 2036(LR 06154) over Manatawny Creek

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Manatawny Road · Structure no. 000000000005097

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
173 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,841
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2036(LR 06154) over Manatawny Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2036(LR 06154) over Manatawny Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 1,841 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,474 by 2032. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2036(LR 06154)
CrossesManatawny Creek
LocationManatawny Road
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.27246, -75.68017
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,841 (2024)
Projected traffic2,474 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$476,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2036(LR 06154) over Manatawny Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2036(LR 06154) 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2036(LR 06154) over Manatawny Creek carry?

About 1,841 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 2036(LR 06154) over Manatawny Creek?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2036(LR 06154) over Manatawny Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.