SR 3029 over Middle Creek
PoorSomerset County, Pennsylvania · Kimmel · Structure no. 000000000031718
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,873
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 3029 over Middle Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3029 over Middle Creek in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 88 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,873 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,067 by 2032. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 3029 over Middle Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is SR 3029 over Middle Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does SR 3029 over Middle Creek carry?
About 1,873 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SR 3029 over Middle Creek?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR 3029 over Middle Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.