US Bridges

SR1029 over North Branch Bear Creek

Fair

Butler County, Pennsylvania · SE of Eau Claire · Structure no. 000000000008018

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
191
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1029 over North Branch Bear Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR1029 over North Branch Bear Creek in Butler County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 191 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 283 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1029
CrossesNorth Branch Bear Creek
LocationSE of Eau Claire
RouteState Highway 0
CountyButler County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.11643, -79.77104
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating105.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic191 (2024)
Projected traffic283 by 2032
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$26,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1029 over North Branch Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1029 over North Branch Bear Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR1029 over North Branch Bear Creek carry?

About 191 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR1029 over North Branch Bear Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR1029 over North Branch Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.