US Bridges

SR 2029 (lr 05021) over Pa Tpk (I-76)

Fair

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · Near Breezewood Interchge · Structure no. 000000000004452

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
192 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
425
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR 2029 (lr 05021) over Pa Tpk (I-76) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 2029 (lr 05021) over Pa Tpk (I-76) in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 5 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 542 by 2030. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 2029 (lr 05021)
CrossesPa Tpk (I-76)
LocationNear Breezewood Interchge
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.98658, -78.2528
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2024)
Projected traffic542 by 2030
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$469,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2029 (lr 05021) over Pa Tpk (I-76) built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2029 (lr 05021) over Pa Tpk (I-76) 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does SR 2029 (lr 05021) over Pa Tpk (I-76) carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR 2029 (lr 05021) over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2029 (lr 05021) over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.