US Bridges

SR 0029 TR 29 over Harveys Creek

Good

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Plymouth Twp 1.8M N TR 11 · Structure no. 000000000043510

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
84 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,129
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0029 TR 29 over Harveys Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0029 TR 29 over Harveys Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 4,129 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,964 by 2032. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0029 TR 29
CrossesHarveys Creek
LocationPlymouth Twp 1.8M N TR 11
RouteState Highway 29
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.23929, -75.99511
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,129 (2024)
Projected traffic4,964 by 2032
Trucks6%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0029 TR 29 over Harveys Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0029 TR 29 over Harveys 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does SR 0029 TR 29 over Harveys Creek carry?

About 4,129 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 0029 TR 29 over Harveys Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0029 TR 29 over Harveys Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.