US Bridges

West King Street over Manatawny Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Pottstown 3138F1 · Structure no. 000000000068334

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
156 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,387
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West King Street over Manatawny Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying West King Street over Manatawny Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,387 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,021 by 2032. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWest King Street
CrossesManatawny Creek
LocationPottstown 3138F1
RouteState Highway 663
Coordinates40.24738, -75.65558
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,387 (2024)
Projected traffic5,021 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West King Street over Manatawny Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is West King 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does West King Street over Manatawny Creek carry?

About 2,387 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is West King Street over Manatawny Creek?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns West King Street over Manatawny Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.