US Bridges

Big ROAD/3029B6 over Scioto Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · West of PENNA-29 13J05 · Structure no. 000000000027194

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,835
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big ROAD/3029B6 over Scioto Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Big ROAD/3029B6 over Scioto Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 6 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 7,835 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,115 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesBig ROAD/3029B6
CrossesScioto Creek
LocationWest of PENNA-29 13J05
RouteState Highway 73
Coordinates40.27809, -75.48821
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,835 (2023)
Projected traffic10,115 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Big ROAD/3029B6 over Scioto Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Big ROAD/3029B6 over Scioto 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Big ROAD/3029B6 over Scioto Creek carry?

About 7,835 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Big ROAD/3029B6 over Scioto Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m).

Who owns Big ROAD/3029B6 over Scioto Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.