FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Fisher Mill Rd

Carrying Fisher Mill Rd over Manatawny Creek

Manatawny Bridge, Berks, Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
38 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Fisher Mill Rd

The Fisher Mill Rd bridge in Berks, Pennsylvania carries Fisher Mill Rd over Manatawny Creek. It was built in 2018, making it 8 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 65.8 meters (216 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 547 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 38.2 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How Fisher Mill Rd compares

▼ 1.1
Load rating vs Pennsylvania average (39.3 t)
Top 48%
Higher load rating than 52% of Pennsylvania bridges
187
Bridges in Berks · 18 in Poor condition
Fisher Mill Rd 38.2 t
Pennsylvania average 39.3 t

Live comparison across Pennsylvania.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
38.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2018
Material
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
65.8 m (216 ft)
Deck Width
10.8 m (35 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
547 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000056036

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Fisher Mill Rd is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare Fisher Mill Rd against other structures in Berks and across Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for Fisher Mill Rd?

Fisher Mill Rd in Berks, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Fisher Mill Rd inspected?

Fisher Mill Rd's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 547 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Fisher Mill Rd is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for Fisher Mill Rd?

Fisher Mill Rd has an NBI inventory load rating of 38.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Fisher Mill Rd?

Fisher Mill Rd is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Fisher Mill Rd and does age affect safety?

Fisher Mill Rd was built in 2018, making it 8 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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