US Bridges

Traffic Route 100 over Manatawny Street

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Pottstown 3026-E09 · Structure no. 000000000027300

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,919
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Traffic Route 100 over Manatawny Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Traffic Route 100 over Manatawny Street in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1969, 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 5 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 26,919 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,336 by 2032. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTraffic Route 100
CrossesManatawny Street
LocationPottstown 3026-E09
RouteState Highway 100
Coordinates40.25765, -75.65621
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,919 (2024)
Projected traffic35,336 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$349,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Traffic Route 100 over Manatawny Street built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is Traffic Route 100 over Manatawny Street 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Traffic Route 100 over Manatawny Street carry?

About 26,919 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Traffic Route 100 over Manatawny Street?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Traffic Route 100 over Manatawny Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.