PA61(LR 141) over Little Schuylkill River
FairSchuylkill County, Pennsylvania · Village of Molino · Structure no. 000000000030522
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 249 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,268
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
PA61(LR 141) over Little Schuylkill River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying PA61(LR 141) over Little Schuylkill River in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 66 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 23,268 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,981 by 2032. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was PA61(LR 141) over Little Schuylkill River built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is PA61(LR 141) over Little Schuylkill River 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does PA61(LR 141) over Little Schuylkill River carry?
About 23,268 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is PA61(LR 141) over Little Schuylkill River?
The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns PA61(LR 141) over Little Schuylkill River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.