Levengood Road over Manatawny Creek
PoorPosted for loadBerks County, Pennsylvania · Weidners Mill Bridge · Structure no. 000000000005322
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 103 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 203
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Levengood Road over Manatawny Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Levengood Road over Manatawny Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 203 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2038. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 32 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Levengood Road over Manatawny Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Levengood Road over Manatawny Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Levengood Road over Manatawny Creek carry?
About 203 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Levengood Road over Manatawny Creek?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Levengood Road over Manatawny Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.