Yoder Road over Oysterville Creek
PoorPosted for loadBerks County, Pennsylvania · Pleasantville · Structure no. 000000000005418
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 207
- 2013 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Yoder Road over Oysterville Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Yoder Road over Oysterville Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 207 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2023. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Yoder Road over Oysterville Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Yoder 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Yoder Road over Oysterville Creek carry?
About 207 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Yoder Road over Oysterville Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Yoder Road over Oysterville Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.