US Bridges

SR 61 over Over Bennys Run

Fair

Northumberland County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI N of Weigh Scales · Structure no. 000000000029001

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,116
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 61 over Over Bennys Run is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 61 over Over Bennys Run in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 14,116 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,158 by 2032. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 61
CrossesOver Bennys Run
Location1 MI N of Weigh Scales
RouteState Highway 61
CountyNorthumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.82568, -76.58586
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,116 (2024)
Projected traffic18,158 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$109,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 61 over Over Bennys Run built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 61 over Over Bennys Run 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 61 over Over Bennys Run carry?

About 14,116 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 61 over Over Bennys Run?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns SR 61 over Over Bennys Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.