FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

PA 61 (LR 140)

Carrying PA 61 (LR 140) over RBMNRR

SOUTH POTTSVILLE LINE, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
38 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: PA 61 (LR 140)

The PA 61 (LR 140) bridge in Schuylkill, Pennsylvania carries PA 61 (LR 140) over RBMNRR. It was built in 2015, making it 11 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 65.2 meters (214 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 21,885 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 37.9 metric tons.

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

How PA 61 (LR 140) compares

▼ 1.4
Load rating vs Pennsylvania average (39.3 t)
Top 50%
Higher load rating than 50% of Pennsylvania bridges
199
Bridges in Schuylkill · 46 in Poor condition
PA 61 (LR 140) 37.9 t
Pennsylvania average 39.3 t

Live comparison across Pennsylvania.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
85.3 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
21.0
Essentiality /15
9.3
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
37.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2015
Material
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
65.2 m (214 ft)
Deck Width
22.1 m (73 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
21,885 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000052452

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether PA 61 (LR 140) is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare PA 61 (LR 140) against other structures in Schuylkill 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 PA 61 (LR 140)?

PA 61 (LR 140) in Schuylkill, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is PA 61 (LR 140) inspected?

PA 61 (LR 140)'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 21,885 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PA 61 (LR 140) is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for PA 61 (LR 140)?

PA 61 (LR 140) has an NBI inventory load rating of 37.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining PA 61 (LR 140)?

PA 61 (LR 140) is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is PA 61 (LR 140) and does age affect safety?

PA 61 (LR 140) was built in 2015, making it 11 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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