US Bridges

SR 1029 over Tenmile Creek

Fair

Greene County, Pennsylvania · Jefferson Township · Structure no. 000000000018237

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
195 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1029 over Tenmile Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 1029 over Tenmile Creek in Greene County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,422 by 2032. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1029
CrossesTenmile Creek
LocationJefferson Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyGreene County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.98089, -80.02414
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2023)
Projected traffic2,422 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1029 over Tenmile Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1029 over Tenmile 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does SR 1029 over Tenmile Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 1029 over Tenmile Creek?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1029 over Tenmile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.