Werner Street over Wyomissing Creek
PoorPosted for loadBerks County, Pennsylvania · Mohnton/Pennwyn · Structure no. 000000000005309
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 431
- 1985 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Werner Street over Wyomissing Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Werner Street over Wyomissing Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 431 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2030. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Werner Street over Wyomissing Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Werner Street over Wyomissing 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 December 2022.
How much traffic does Werner Street over Wyomissing Creek carry?
About 431 vehicles per day (1985 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Werner Street over Wyomissing Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns Werner Street over Wyomissing Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.