FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SR 2061

Carrying SR 2061 over NORTH BRANCH FISHPOT RUN

EAST BETHLEHEM TOWNSHIP, Washington, Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
54 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SR 2061

The SR 2061 bridge in Washington, Pennsylvania carries SR 2061 over NORTH BRANCH FISHPOT RUN. It was built in 1942, making it 84 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 11.6 meters (38 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 350 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 53.5 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How SR 2061 compares

▲ 14.2
Load rating vs Pennsylvania average (39.3 t)
Top 11%
Higher load rating than 89% of Pennsylvania bridges
655
Bridges in Washington · 77 in Poor condition
SR 2061 53.5 t
Pennsylvania average 39.3 t

Live comparison across Pennsylvania.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
68.5 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
9.7
Essentiality /15
14.8
Special reductions
−1.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
53.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1942
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
11.6 m (38 ft)
Deck Width
7.1 m (23 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
350 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000035018

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

SR 2061 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare SR 2061 against other structures in Washington and across Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for SR 2061?

SR 2061 in Washington, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SR 2061 inspected?

SR 2061's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 350 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SR 2061 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for SR 2061?

SR 2061 has an NBI inventory load rating of 53.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SR 2061?

SR 2061 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is SR 2061 and does age affect safety?

SR 2061 was built in 1942, making it 84 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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