Glasgow Street over Manatawny Cr; E Berks RR
PoorMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · 2.31MI N OFSR0100 3026-E8 · Structure no. 000000000040673
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 306 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,250
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Glasgow Street over Manatawny Cr; E Berks RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Glasgow Street over Manatawny Cr; E Berks RR in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 4,250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2038. The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Glasgow Street over Manatawny Cr; E Berks RR built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Glasgow Street over Manatawny Cr; E Berks RR 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 Glasgow Street over Manatawny Cr; E Berks RR carry?
About 4,250 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Glasgow Street over Manatawny Cr; E Berks RR?
The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Glasgow Street over Manatawny Cr; E Berks RR?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.