Walters Ave. over Manor Creek
PoorPosted for loadBerks County, Pennsylvania · S.W.Of Wernersville · Structure no. 000000000005454
- Built
- 1921
- 104 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2009 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Walters Ave. over Manor Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Walters Ave. over Manor Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2019. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 20 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Walters Ave. over Manor Creek built?
It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.
What condition is Walters Ave. over Manor 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 September 2022.
How much traffic does Walters Ave. over Manor Creek carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Walters Ave. over Manor Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Walters Ave. over Manor Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.