US Bridges

SR 1029 over Bullards Creek

Good

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · North Rome · Structure no. 000000000006264

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
197
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1029 over Bullards Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 1029 over Bullards Creek in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 64 years old, older 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 197 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 179 by 2032. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1029
CrossesBullards Creek
LocationNorth Rome
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBradford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.87213, -76.40184
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic197 (2024)
Projected traffic179 by 2032
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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$144,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1029 over Bullards Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is SR 1029 over Bullards Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1029 over Bullards Creek carry?

About 197 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 1029 over Bullards Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1029 over Bullards Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.