US Bridges

Manatawny Street over Br. Manatawny Creek

Poor

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Pottstown 11D10/3138F1 · Structure no. 000000000027858

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,195
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Manatawny Street over Br. Manatawny Creek is a concrete slab carrying Manatawny Street over Br. Manatawny Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 2 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 6,195 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,537 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesManatawny Street
CrossesBr. Manatawny Creek
LocationPottstown 11D10/3138F1
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.24858, -75.65472
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating102 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,195 (2024)
Projected traffic9,537 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$48,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Manatawny Street over Br. Manatawny Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Manatawny Street over Br. 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Manatawny Street over Br. Manatawny Creek carry?

About 6,195 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Manatawny Street over Br. Manatawny Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Manatawny Street over Br. Manatawny Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.