Blacksmith Road over Manatawny Creek
FairBerks County, Pennsylvania · 4 Mi. N.Of Douglassville · Structure no. 000000000005321
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 142 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,516
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blacksmith Road over Manatawny Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Blacksmith Road over Manatawny Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 67 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 2,516 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,177 by 2038. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blacksmith Road over Manatawny Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is Blacksmith Road 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Blacksmith Road over Manatawny Creek carry?
About 2,516 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Blacksmith Road over Manatawny Creek?
The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Blacksmith Road over Manatawny Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.