US Bridges

SR 0029 TR 29 over SR 2002 Sans Souci HWY

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Hanover Twp over SR 2002 · Structure no. 000000000023625

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
220 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,805
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0029 TR 29 over SR 2002 Sans Souci HWY is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0029 TR 29 over SR 2002 Sans Souci HWY in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 12,805 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,089 by 2032. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0029 TR 29
CrossesSR 2002 Sans Souci HWY
LocationHanover Twp over SR 2002
RouteState Highway 29
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.20881, -75.98134
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.5 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,805 (2024)
Projected traffic11,089 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$416,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0029 TR 29 over SR 2002 Sans Souci HWY built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is SR 0029 TR 29 over SR 2002 Sans Souci HWY 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 SR 2002 Sans Souci HWY carry?

About 12,805 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 0029 TR 29 over SR 2002 Sans Souci HWY?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0029 TR 29 over SR 2002 Sans Souci HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.