US Bridges

SR 61 (lr 160) over I-78

Good

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Hamburg Borough · Structure no. 000000000068295

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,997
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 61 (lr 160) over I-78 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 61 (lr 160) over I-78 in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 23,997 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,616 by 2032. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 61 (lr 160)
CrossesI-78
LocationHamburg Borough
RouteState Highway 61
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.55705, -75.99807
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.7 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,997 (2024)
Projected traffic28,616 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 61 (lr 160) over I-78 built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 61 (lr 160) over I-78 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 61 (lr 160) over I-78 carry?

About 23,997 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 61 (lr 160) over I-78?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns SR 61 (lr 160) over I-78?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.