US Bridges

Pa 61 (lr 140) over Rbmnrr

Fair

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · South Pottsville Line · Structure no. 000000000052452

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
214 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,820
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 61 (lr 140) over Rbmnrr is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Pa 61 (lr 140) over Rbmnrr in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 23,820 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2038. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPa 61 (lr 140)
CrossesRbmnrr
LocationSouth Pottsville Line
RouteState Highway 61
Coordinates40.67963, -76.18863
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.1 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,820 (2024)
Projected traffic21,000 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 61 (lr 140) over Rbmnrr built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 61 (lr 140) over 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 140) over Rbmnrr carry?

About 23,820 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pa 61 (lr 140) over Rbmnrr?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 61 (lr 140) over Rbmnrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.