US Bridges

Pa 61 (lr 141) over Rattling Run

Fair

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · Port Clinton · Structure no. 000000000030521

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,890
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 61 (lr 141) over Rattling Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa 61 (lr 141) over Rattling Run in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1981, 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 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 22,890 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,981 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 61 (lr 141)
CrossesRattling Run
LocationPort Clinton
RouteState Highway 61
CountySchuylkill County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.58189, -76.02424
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,890 (2024)
Projected traffic29,981 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 61 (lr 141) over Rattling Run built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is Pa 61 (lr 141) over Rattling 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Pa 61 (lr 141) over Rattling Run carry?

About 22,890 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Pa 61 (lr 141) over Rattling Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 61 (lr 141) over Rattling Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.