US Bridges

Boyer Road over Bieber Creek

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Near Lobachsville · Structure no. 000000000005408

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2010 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boyer Road over Bieber Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Boyer Road over Bieber Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 65 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2020. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBoyer Road
CrossesBieber Creek
LocationNear Lobachsville
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.40635, -75.75607
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2010)
Projected traffic150 by 2020
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Boyer Road over Bieber Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is Boyer Road over Bieber 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Boyer Road over Bieber Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Boyer Road over Bieber Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Boyer Road over Bieber Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.