Toll House Road over Oysterville Creek
PoorPosted for loadBerks County, Pennsylvania · South of Pleasantville · Structure no. 000000000005417
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2012 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Toll House Road over Oysterville Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Toll House Road over Oysterville Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 105 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2022. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 20 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Toll House Road over Oysterville Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Toll House Road over Oysterville 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Toll House Road over Oysterville Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Toll House Road over Oysterville Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Toll House Road over Oysterville Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.