US Bridges

SR 61(LR 160) over Willow Creek

Good

Berks County, Pennsylvania · 2 MI S of Leesport · Structure no. 000000000004594

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29,484
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 61(LR 160) over Willow Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 61(LR 160) over Willow Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 63 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 29,484 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,240 by 2032. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 61(LR 160)
CrossesWillow Creek
Location2 MI S of Leesport
RouteState Highway 61
Coordinates40.42656, -75.93709
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,484 (2024)
Projected traffic35,240 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$284,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 61(LR 160) over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is SR 61(LR 160) over Willow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 61(LR 160) over Willow Creek carry?

About 29,484 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 61(LR 160) over Willow Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns SR 61(LR 160) over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.