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TR 29 Nb&sb Ramps over Nanticoke Creek

Good

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Hanover Twp .2M S SR 2002 · Structure no. 000000000023624

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,705
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 29 Nb&sb Ramps over Nanticoke Creek is a concrete culvert carrying TR 29 Nb&sb Ramps over Nanticoke Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18,705 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,685 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 29 Nb&sb Ramps
CrossesNanticoke Creek
LocationHanover Twp .2M S SR 2002
RouteState Highway 29
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.20612, -75.97913
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,705 (2024)
Projected traffic15,685 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 29 Nb&sb Ramps over Nanticoke Creek built?

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

What condition is TR 29 Nb&sb Ramps over Nanticoke Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2022.

How much traffic does TR 29 Nb&sb Ramps over Nanticoke Creek carry?

About 18,705 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is TR 29 Nb&sb Ramps over Nanticoke Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns TR 29 Nb&sb Ramps over Nanticoke Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.