US Bridges

SR 0029 TR 29 over Earth Conservancy DR

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Hanover Twp .1 M N I-81 · Structure no. 000000000023617

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,333
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0029 TR 29 over Earth Conservancy DR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0029 TR 29 over Earth Conservancy DR in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 56 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 26,333 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,604 by 2032. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 0029 TR 29
CrossesEarth Conservancy DR
LocationHanover Twp .1 M N I-81
RouteState Highway 29
Coordinates41.20109, -75.91256
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width95 ft (28.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,333 (2024)
Projected traffic29,604 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0029 TR 29 over Earth Conservancy DR built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is SR 0029 TR 29 over Earth Conservancy DR 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does SR 0029 TR 29 over Earth Conservancy DR carry?

About 26,333 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 0029 TR 29 over Earth Conservancy DR?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0029 TR 29 over Earth Conservancy DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.