US Bridges

SR 3029 over Moshannon Creek

Fair

Centre County, Pennsylvania · Philipsburg · Structure no. 000000000009758

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
149 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,814
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3029 over Moshannon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 3029 over Moshannon Creek in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 3,814 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,475 by 2044. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 3029
CrossesMoshannon Creek
LocationPhilipsburg
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.90908, -78.22408
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,814 (2024)
Projected traffic4,475 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3029 over Moshannon Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3029 over Moshannon 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3029 over Moshannon Creek carry?

About 3,814 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 3029 over Moshannon Creek?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3029 over Moshannon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.