US Bridges

SR 3046 over SR 29 & Dundee Road

Good

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · SR 3046 over SR 29 · Structure no. 000000000054753

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
700 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,687
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3046 over SR 29 & Dundee Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3046 over SR 29 & Dundee Road in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 4,687 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 244 by 2038. The structure is 700 ft (213.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSR 3046
CrossesSR 29 & Dundee Road
LocationSR 3046 over SR 29
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.19933, -75.96479
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length700 ft (213.4 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,687 (2024)
Projected traffic244 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3046 over SR 29 & Dundee Road built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3046 over SR 29 & Dundee Road 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3046 over SR 29 & Dundee Road carry?

About 4,687 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 3046 over SR 29 & Dundee Road?

The structure is 700 ft (213.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3046 over SR 29 & Dundee Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.