US Bridges

Pa 61 (lr 141) over Pine Creek

Good

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · 100 Ft.S. of Pa 895 West · Structure no. 000000000048982

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,074
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 61 (lr 141) over Pine Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Pa 61 (lr 141) over Pine Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 22,074 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,280 by 2031. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesPa 61 (lr 141)
CrossesPine Creek
Location100 Ft.S. of Pa 895 West
RouteState Highway 61
Coordinates40.61947, -76.05788
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width75 ft (23 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,074 (2024)
Projected traffic12,280 by 2031
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Pine Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 61 (lr 141) over Pine Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2022.

How much traffic does Pa 61 (lr 141) over Pine Creek carry?

About 22,074 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pa 61 (lr 141) over Pine Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 61 (lr 141) over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.