US Bridges

SR 2032(LR06098) over Oysterville Creek

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Pikeville Bridge · Structure no. 000000000005089

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,053
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2032(LR06098) over Oysterville Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying SR 2032(LR06098) over Oysterville Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,053 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,359 by 2032. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2032(LR06098)
CrossesOysterville Creek
LocationPikeville Bridge
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.39684, -75.71173
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,053 (2024)
Projected traffic1,359 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$157,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2032(LR06098) over Oysterville Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2032(LR06098) over Oysterville Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2022.

How much traffic does SR 2032(LR06098) over Oysterville Creek carry?

About 1,053 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 2032(LR06098) over Oysterville Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2032(LR06098) over Oysterville Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.