US Bridges

SR 0029 TR 29 over Susquehanna River & R.R.

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Hanover Twp JCT TR 11 · Structure no. 000000000023626

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
2,749 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
12,805
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0029 TR 29 over Susquehanna River & R.R. is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying SR 0029 TR 29 over Susquehanna River & R.R. in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 68 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 12,805 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,089 by 2032. The structure is 2,749 ft (837.9 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0029 TR 29
CrossesSusquehanna River & R.R.
LocationHanover Twp JCT TR 11
RouteState Highway 29
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.20944, -75.9825
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,749 ft (837.9 m)
Longest span179 ft (54.6 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,805 (2024)
Projected traffic11,089 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$16.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0029 TR 29 over Susquehanna River & R.R. built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is SR 0029 TR 29 over Susquehanna River & R.R. 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 Susquehanna River & R.R. carry?

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

How long is SR 0029 TR 29 over Susquehanna River & R.R.?

The structure is 2,749 ft (837.9 m) long with a longest span of 179 ft (54.6 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0029 TR 29 over Susquehanna River & R.R.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.