US Bridges

SR0029 TR 29 Nb&sb over Twp RD Aband. R/R Crk

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Hanover Twp 1 M S SR 2002 · Structure no. 000000000023622

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
344 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,048
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR0029 TR 29 Nb&sb over Twp RD Aband. R/R Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR0029 TR 29 Nb&sb over Twp RD Aband. R/R Crk in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 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 15,048 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,532 by 2032. The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR0029 TR 29 Nb&sb
CrossesTwp RD Aband. R/R Crk
LocationHanover Twp 1 M S SR 2002
RouteState Highway 29
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.19982, -75.96576
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length344 ft (104.9 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,048 (2024)
Projected traffic20,532 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR0029 TR 29 Nb&sb over Twp RD Aband. R/R Crk built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is SR0029 TR 29 Nb&sb over Twp RD Aband. R/R Crk 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 SR0029 TR 29 Nb&sb over Twp RD Aband. R/R Crk carry?

About 15,048 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR0029 TR 29 Nb&sb over Twp RD Aband. R/R Crk?

The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns SR0029 TR 29 Nb&sb over Twp RD Aband. R/R Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.