US Bridges

SR 2047 (lr 663) over Monocacy Creek

Good

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Main St.In Monocacy · Structure no. 000000000005115

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,625
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2047 (lr 663) over Monocacy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2047 (lr 663) over Monocacy Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 93 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 3,625 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,986 by 2032. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2047 (lr 663)
CrossesMonocacy Creek
LocationMain St.In Monocacy
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.26334, -75.76711
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,625 (2024)
Projected traffic5,986 by 2032
Trucks4%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$332,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2047 (lr 663) over Monocacy Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is SR 2047 (lr 663) over Monocacy 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does SR 2047 (lr 663) over Monocacy Creek carry?

About 3,625 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 2047 (lr 663) over Monocacy Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2047 (lr 663) over Monocacy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.