College Drive over Manatawny Creek
PoorPosted for loadMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · E of Keystone DR · Structure no. 000000000057160
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 158 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
College Drive over Manatawny Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying College Drive over Manatawny Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2039. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was College Drive over Manatawny Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is College Drive over 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does College Drive over Manatawny Creek carry?
About 3,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is College Drive over Manatawny Creek?
The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns College Drive over Manatawny Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.