US Bridges

T-851 Marburger RD over Oysterville Creek

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · East of Pikeville · Structure no. 000000000005437

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2009 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-851 Marburger RD over Oysterville Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T-851 Marburger RD over Oysterville Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2019. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesT-851 Marburger RD
CrossesOysterville Creek
LocationEast of Pikeville
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.39667, -75.72016
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2009)
Projected traffic49 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$275,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-851 Marburger RD over Oysterville Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-851 Marburger 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-851 Marburger RD over Oysterville Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is T-851 Marburger RD over Oysterville Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns T-851 Marburger RD over Oysterville Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.