US Bridges

T-616 Hartline RD over Oysterville Creek

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · SE of Lobochsville · Structure no. 000000000005434

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2009 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-616 Hartline RD over Oysterville Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T-616 Hartline RD over Oysterville Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 6 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2019. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesT-616 Hartline RD
CrossesOysterville Creek
LocationSE of Lobochsville
RouteCity Street 615
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.40362, -75.69543
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2009)
Projected traffic70 by 2019
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-616 Hartline RD over Oysterville Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-616 Hartline RD 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does T-616 Hartline RD over Oysterville Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is T-616 Hartline RD over Oysterville Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns T-616 Hartline RD over Oysterville Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.