Carl Road over Oysterville Creek
FairBerks County, Pennsylvania · South of Lobachsville · Structure no. 000000000005435
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 175
- 2009 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Carl Road over Oysterville Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carl Road over Oysterville Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 245 by 2019. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Carl Road over Oysterville Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Carl Road 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 Carl Road over Oysterville Creek carry?
About 175 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Carl Road over Oysterville Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Carl Road over Oysterville Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.