US Bridges

SR 61(LR 160) over Laurel Run

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · 2 MI N of Reading · Structure no. 000000000004588

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,699
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 61(LR 160) over Laurel Run is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 61(LR 160) over Laurel Run in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 86 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 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 18,699 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,611 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 61(LR 160)
CrossesLaurel Run
Location2 MI N of Reading
RouteState Highway 61
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.40005, -75.93604
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,699 (2024)
Projected traffic23,611 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$82,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 61(LR 160) over Laurel Run built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is SR 61(LR 160) over Laurel Run 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 61(LR 160) over Laurel Run carry?

About 18,699 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 61(LR 160) over Laurel Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SR 61(LR 160) over Laurel Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.