Monocacy Hill RD over Monocacy Creek
FairBerks County, Pennsylvania · Monocacy Hill Bridge · Structure no. 000000000005317
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 68 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2013 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Monocacy Hill RD over Monocacy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Monocacy Hill RD over Monocacy Creek 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2023. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Monocacy Hill RD over Monocacy Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Monocacy Hill RD over Monocacy 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Monocacy Hill RD over Monocacy Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Monocacy Hill RD over Monocacy Creek?
The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Monocacy Hill RD over Monocacy Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.