US Bridges

ST Johns RD (CR29) over Balliet Run

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · 0.3 Miles NE of SR 3011 · Structure no. 000000000024393

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
854
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST Johns RD (CR29) over Balliet Run is a concrete slab carrying ST Johns RD (CR29) over Balliet Run in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 854 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,124 by 2031. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesST Johns RD (CR29)
CrossesBalliet Run
Location0.3 Miles NE of SR 3011
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.06926, -76.03344
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic854 (2011)
Projected traffic1,124 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$66,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST Johns RD (CR29) over Balliet Run built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST Johns RD (CR29) over Balliet Run 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does ST Johns RD (CR29) over Balliet Run carry?

About 854 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is ST Johns RD (CR29) over Balliet Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns ST Johns RD (CR29) over Balliet Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.