US Bridges

SR 2051(LR 06156) over Furnace Run

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Manatawny Road · Structure no. 000000000005120

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
635
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2051(LR 06156) over Furnace Run is a concrete slab carrying SR 2051(LR 06156) over Furnace Run in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 5 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 635 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 655 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2051(LR 06156)
CrossesFurnace Run
LocationManatawny Road
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.3545, -75.73476
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic635 (2024)
Projected traffic655 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2051(LR 06156) over Furnace Run built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2051(LR 06156) over Furnace Run 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2051(LR 06156) over Furnace Run carry?

About 635 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 2051(LR 06156) over Furnace Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2051(LR 06156) over Furnace Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.