US Bridges

SR 0029 TR 29 over Pikes Creek

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Lehman Twp 1 M S TR 118 · Structure no. 000000000023636

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,996
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0029 TR 29 over Pikes Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 0029 TR 29 over Pikes Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 98 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 1,996 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,150 by 2032. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0029 TR 29
CrossesPikes Creek
LocationLehman Twp 1 M S TR 118
RouteState Highway 29
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.29058, -76.09122
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,996 (2024)
Projected traffic3,150 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$156,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0029 TR 29 over Pikes Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is SR 0029 TR 29 over Pikes Creek 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 Pikes Creek carry?

About 1,996 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 0029 TR 29 over Pikes Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0029 TR 29 over Pikes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.