US Bridges

SR 2061 over North Branch Fishpot Run

Poor

Washington County, Pennsylvania · East Bethlehem Township · Structure no. 000000000035018

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
381
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2061 over North Branch Fishpot Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2061 over North Branch Fishpot Run in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 381 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,178 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 2061
CrossesNorth Branch Fishpot Run
LocationEast Bethlehem Township
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.01556, -79.99481
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic381 (2024)
Projected traffic1,178 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$89,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2061 over North Branch Fishpot Run built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2061 over North Branch Fishpot Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2061 over North Branch Fishpot Run carry?

About 381 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 2061 over North Branch Fishpot Run?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2061 over North Branch Fishpot Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.