US Bridges

SR 0029 TR 29 over Pikes Creek

Good

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Lake Twp .3 M S TR 118 · Structure no. 000000000023637

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 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 1932 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 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 1,996 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,150 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR 0029 TR 29
CrossesPikes Creek
LocationLake Twp .3 M S TR 118
RouteState Highway 29
Coordinates41.30151, -76.09509
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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$176,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0029 TR 29 over Pikes Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is SR 0029 TR 29 over Pikes 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 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 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0029 TR 29 over Pikes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.