US Bridges

SR 2029 over Falling Spring Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Pennsylvania · Falling Springs · Structure no. 000000000017524

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,735
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2029 over Falling Spring Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying SR 2029 over Falling Spring Creek in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 3,735 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,732 by 2032. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2029
CrossesFalling Spring Creek
LocationFalling Springs
RouteState Highway 0
CountyFranklin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.90666, -77.61196
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,735 (2023)
Projected traffic5,732 by 2032
Trucks3%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$920,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2029 over Falling Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2029 over Falling Spring 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2029 over Falling Spring Creek carry?

About 3,735 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 2029 over Falling Spring Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2029 over Falling Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.