US Bridges

SR 0029 TR 29 over Sluiceway Water Company

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Plymouth Twp .2M S SR4001 · Structure no. 000000000023633

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,669
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0029 TR 29 over Sluiceway Water Company is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 0029 TR 29 over Sluiceway Water Company in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 93 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 1,669 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,365 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0029 TR 29
CrossesSluiceway Water Company
LocationPlymouth Twp .2M S SR4001
RouteState Highway 29
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.26438, -76.04861
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,669 (2023)
Projected traffic3,365 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$149,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0029 TR 29 over Sluiceway Water Company built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is SR 0029 TR 29 over Sluiceway Water Company 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 Sluiceway Water Company carry?

About 1,669 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 0029 TR 29 over Sluiceway Water Company?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0029 TR 29 over Sluiceway Water Company?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.