US Bridges

Pa 61 (lr 141) over Schuylkill River Rbmnrr

Fair

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi. S. of Port Clinton · Structure no. 000000000030520

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
668 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25,569
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 61 (lr 141) over Schuylkill River Rbmnrr is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Pa 61 (lr 141) over Schuylkill River Rbmnrr in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 70 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 25,569 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,026 by 2032. The structure is 668 ft (203.6 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesPa 61 (lr 141)
CrossesSchuylkill River Rbmnrr
Location1 Mi. S. of Port Clinton
RouteState Highway 61
Coordinates40.57419, -76.02029
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
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 inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length668 ft (203.6 m)
Longest span176 ft (53.6 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,569 (2024)
Projected traffic28,026 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 61 (lr 141) over Schuylkill River Rbmnrr built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Pa 61 (lr 141) over Schuylkill River Rbmnrr 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 2022.

How much traffic does Pa 61 (lr 141) over Schuylkill River Rbmnrr carry?

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

How long is Pa 61 (lr 141) over Schuylkill River Rbmnrr?

The structure is 668 ft (203.6 m) long with a longest span of 176 ft (53.6 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 61 (lr 141) over Schuylkill River Rbmnrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.