US Bridges

SR 729-PA 729 over W Br Susquehanna River

Fair

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania · Lumber City Boro · Structure no. 000000000011530

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
359 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,119
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 729-PA 729 over W Br Susquehanna River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying SR 729-PA 729 over W Br Susquehanna River in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 1,119 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,384 by 2042. The structure is 359 ft (109.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

CarriesSR 729-PA 729
CrossesW Br Susquehanna River
LocationLumber City Boro
RouteState Highway 729
Coordinates40.92267, -78.57571
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length359 ft (109.4 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,119 (2024)
Projected traffic1,384 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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 replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 729-PA 729 over W Br Susquehanna River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 729-PA 729 over W Br Susquehanna River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 729-PA 729 over W Br Susquehanna River carry?

About 1,119 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 729-PA 729 over W Br Susquehanna River?

The structure is 359 ft (109.4 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 729-PA 729 over W Br Susquehanna River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.