Hoch Road over Manatawny Creek
PoorBerks County, Pennsylvania · N.Of SR 73 at Pleasentvil · Structure no. 000000000005413
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 1990 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hoch Road over Manatawny Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hoch Road over Manatawny Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 4 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.
It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,120 by 2010. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 25 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 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Hoch Road over Manatawny Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hoch 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Hoch Road over Manatawny Creek carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Hoch Road over Manatawny Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Hoch Road over Manatawny Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.