US Bridges

SR 61 (lr 160) over Bartram TR (rail-Trails)

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 MI N of Hamburg · Structure no. 000000000004609

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,569
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 61 (lr 160) over Bartram TR (rail-Trails) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 61 (lr 160) over Bartram TR (rail-Trails) 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 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 25,569 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,844 by 2032. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 61 (lr 160)
CrossesBartram TR (rail-Trails)
Location1.5 MI N of Hamburg
RouteState Highway 61
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.57135, -76.01525
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.1 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,569 (2024)
Projected traffic29,844 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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$473,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 61 (lr 160) over Bartram TR (rail-Trails) built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 61 (lr 160) over Bartram TR (rail-Trails) 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 61 (lr 160) over Bartram TR (rail-Trails) carry?

About 25,569 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 61 (lr 160) over Bartram TR (rail-Trails)?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns SR 61 (lr 160) over Bartram TR (rail-Trails)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.