US Bridges

SR 61(LR 160) over Maiden Creek

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Vince James Bridge · Structure no. 000000000004595

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
435 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
29,484
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 61(LR 160) over Maiden Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 61(LR 160) over Maiden Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 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 29,484 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,240 by 2032. The structure is 435 ft (132.6 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 61(LR 160)
CrossesMaiden Creek
LocationVince James Bridge
RouteState Highway 61
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.43226, -75.93847
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length435 ft (132.6 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 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 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is SR 61(LR 160) over Maiden 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 October 2023.

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

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

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

The structure is 435 ft (132.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.