US Bridges

T-729 Germania RD over Sandy Creek

PoorPosted for load

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania · 200 Ft SW of T-731 · Structure no. 000000000011905

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2014 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-729 Germania RD over Sandy Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying T-729 Germania RD over Sandy Creek in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2034. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesT-729 Germania RD
CrossesSandy Creek
Location200 Ft SW of T-731
RouteCity Street 0
CountyClearfield County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.09199, -78.19767
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2014)
Projected traffic35 by 2034
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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$83,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-729 Germania RD over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-729 Germania RD over Sandy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does T-729 Germania RD over Sandy Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is T-729 Germania RD over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns T-729 Germania RD over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.