US Bridges

SR 61 (lr 160) over Mill Creek

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Hamburg Borough · Structure no. 000000000004604

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,738
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 61 (lr 160) over Mill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 61 (lr 160) over Mill Creek in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 71 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 22,738 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,616 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 61 (lr 160)
CrossesMill Creek
LocationHamburg Borough
RouteState Highway 61
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.54922, -75.98916
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width95 ft (29.1 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,738 (2024)
Projected traffic28,616 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$184,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 61 (lr 160) over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is SR 61 (lr 160) over Mill 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 61 (lr 160) over Mill Creek carry?

About 22,738 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 61 (lr 160) over Mill Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns SR 61 (lr 160) over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.