Pa 61 (lr 140) over Schuylkill River
GoodSchuylkill County, Pennsylvania · Near Intersection US209 · Structure no. 000000000052453
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 23,820
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 61 (lr 140) over Schuylkill River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 61 (lr 140) over Schuylkill River 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 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 23,820 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,361 by 2038. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 61 (lr 140) over Schuylkill River built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pa 61 (lr 140) over Schuylkill River 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Pa 61 (lr 140) over Schuylkill River carry?
About 23,820 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Pa 61 (lr 140) over Schuylkill River?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 61 (lr 140) over Schuylkill River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.