US Bridges

SR 12(LR 784) over SR 61(LR 160)

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · PA61 Interchange · Structure no. 000000000004785

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50,420
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 12(LR 784) over SR 61(LR 160) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 12(LR 784) over SR 61(LR 160) in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 68 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 50,420 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,276 by 2032. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 12(LR 784)
CrossesSR 61(LR 160)
LocationPA61 Interchange
RouteState Highway 12
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.36942, -75.93269
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,420 (2024)
Projected traffic55,276 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$279,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 12(LR 784) over SR 61(LR 160) built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is SR 12(LR 784) over SR 61(LR 160) 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 12(LR 784) over SR 61(LR 160) carry?

About 50,420 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 12(LR 784) over SR 61(LR 160)?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns SR 12(LR 784) over SR 61(LR 160)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.