US Bridges

High Street over Manatawny Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · .1 Mi. E. PA-100 3138E01 · Structure no. 000000000046446

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
160 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,895
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

High Street over Manatawny Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying High Street over Manatawny Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 5,895 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,674 by 2032. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesHigh Street
CrossesManatawny Creek
Location.1 Mi. E. PA-100 3138E01
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.24646, -75.65616
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,895 (2024)
Projected traffic7,674 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was High Street over Manatawny Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is High Street 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 2023.

How much traffic does High Street over Manatawny Creek carry?

About 5,895 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is High Street over Manatawny Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns High Street over Manatawny Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.