US Bridges

SR 3029 over Lehigh Valley Railroad

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Cambria County, Pennsylvania · Franklin Borough · Structure no. 000000000046887

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,483
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3029 over Lehigh Valley Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3029 over Lehigh Valley Railroad in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 3,483 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,812 by 2032. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3029
CrossesLehigh Valley Railroad
LocationFranklin Borough
RouteState Highway 0
CountyCambria County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.34316, -78.88496
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,483 (2024)
Projected traffic4,812 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3029 over Lehigh Valley Railroad built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3029 over Lehigh Valley Railroad 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3029 over Lehigh Valley Railroad carry?

About 3,483 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 3029 over Lehigh Valley Railroad?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3029 over Lehigh Valley Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.