US Bridges

Pa 61(LR.160) over US 0222 (LR1035)

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Tuckerton · Structure no. 000000000004590

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
148 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,315
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 61(LR.160) over US 0222 (LR1035) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 61(LR.160) over US 0222 (LR1035) in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 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 22,315 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,612 by 2032. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 61(LR.160)
CrossesUS 0222 (LR1035)
LocationTuckerton
RouteState Highway 61
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.41136, -75.93826
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,315 (2024)
Projected traffic23,612 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$780,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 61(LR.160) over US 0222 (LR1035) built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Pa 61(LR.160) over US 0222 (LR1035) 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 61(LR.160) over US 0222 (LR1035) carry?

About 22,315 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pa 61(LR.160) over US 0222 (LR1035)?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 61(LR.160) over US 0222 (LR1035)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.