US Bridges

SR 1029 over Trib East Br Briar Creek

Fair

Columbia County, Pennsylvania · Glen Brook Reservoir · Structure no. 000000000012652

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
455
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1029 over Trib East Br Briar Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 1029 over Trib East Br Briar Creek in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 6 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 455 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 629 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1029
CrossesTrib East Br Briar Creek
LocationGlen Brook Reservoir
RouteState Highway 0
CountyColumbia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.08673, -76.22895
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic455 (2024)
Projected traffic629 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$71,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1029 over Trib East Br Briar Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1029 over Trib East Br Briar 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1029 over Trib East Br Briar Creek carry?

About 455 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 1029 over Trib East Br Briar Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1029 over Trib East Br Briar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.