Pa 61(LR 160) over Kaerchers Ck
PoorBerks County, Pennsylvania · Hamburg Borough · Structure no. 000000000004603
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 22,738
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 61(LR 160) over Kaerchers Ck is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa 61(LR 160) over Kaerchers Ck in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 22,738 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,616 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 61(LR 160) over Kaerchers Ck built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pa 61(LR 160) over Kaerchers Ck in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Pa 61(LR 160) over Kaerchers Ck carry?
About 22,738 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Pa 61(LR 160) over Kaerchers Ck?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 61(LR 160) over Kaerchers Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.