US Bridges

SR 0029 TR 29 over Haul Road

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Hanover Twp .6M S SR 2002 · Structure no. 000000000023623

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,048
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0029 TR 29 over Haul Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0029 TR 29 over Haul Road in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 15,048 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,532 by 2032. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0029 TR 29
CrossesHaul Road
LocationHanover Twp .6M S SR 2002
RouteState Highway 29
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.20343, -75.97466
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.7 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.3 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
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$662,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0029 TR 29 over Haul Road built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is SR 0029 TR 29 over Haul Road 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 Haul Road carry?

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

How long is SR 0029 TR 29 over Haul Road?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0029 TR 29 over Haul Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.