Pa 61(LR 141) over Reading/Northern RR
FairSchuylkill County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi.N.Port Clinton Boro · Structure no. 000000000030523
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 23,268
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 61(LR 141) over Reading/Northern RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 61(LR 141) over Reading/Northern RR in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959, 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 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 23,268 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,981 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 73 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 61(LR 141) over Reading/Northern RR built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pa 61(LR 141) over Reading/Northern RR 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 2023.
How much traffic does Pa 61(LR 141) over Reading/Northern RR carry?
About 23,268 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Pa 61(LR 141) over Reading/Northern RR?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 61(LR 141) over Reading/Northern RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.