US Bridges

Fisher Mill RD over Manatawny Creek

Good

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Manatawny Bridge · Structure no. 000000000056036

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
216 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
547
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fisher Mill RD over Manatawny Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fisher Mill RD over Manatawny Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 547 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 690 by 2034. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFisher Mill RD
CrossesManatawny Creek
LocationManatawny Bridge
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.3481, -75.74389
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic547 (2022)
Projected traffic690 by 2034
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fisher Mill RD over Manatawny Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fisher Mill RD over Manatawny Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2022.

How much traffic does Fisher Mill RD over Manatawny Creek carry?

About 547 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Fisher Mill RD over Manatawny Creek?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Fisher Mill RD over Manatawny Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.