US Bridges

Pa 61 (lr 160) over SR 4028;RIV;RDG Read/Nor

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Hamburg Borough Line · Structure no. 000000000004605

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
874 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,738
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 61 (lr 160) over SR 4028;RIV;RDG Read/Nor is a concrete arch - deck carrying Pa 61 (lr 160) over SR 4028;RIV;RDG Read/Nor in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1978, 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 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 22,738 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,616 by 2032. The structure is 874 ft (266.4 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 61 (lr 160)
CrossesSR 4028;RIV;RDG Read/Nor
LocationHamburg Borough Line
RouteState Highway 61
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.55244, -75.99284
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 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 rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length874 ft (266.4 m)
Longest span157 ft (47.9 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,738 (2024)
Projected traffic28,616 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 61 (lr 160) over SR 4028;RIV;RDG Read/Nor built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is Pa 61 (lr 160) over SR 4028;RIV;RDG Read/Nor 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 61 (lr 160) over SR 4028;RIV;RDG Read/Nor carry?

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

How long is Pa 61 (lr 160) over SR 4028;RIV;RDG Read/Nor?

The structure is 874 ft (266.4 m) long with a longest span of 157 ft (47.9 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 61 (lr 160) over SR 4028;RIV;RDG Read/Nor?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.