US Bridges

SR 3029 over Laurel Hill Creek

Fair

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · Village of Trent · Structure no. 000000000031719

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
92 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,873
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3029 over Laurel Hill Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3029 over Laurel Hill Creek in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 62 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 1,873 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,067 by 2032. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3029
CrossesLaurel Hill Creek
LocationVillage of Trent
RouteState Highway 0
CountySomerset County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.98657, -79.24155
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating94 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,873 (2024)
Projected traffic1,067 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3029 over Laurel Hill Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is SR 3029 over Laurel Hill 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3029 over Laurel Hill Creek carry?

About 1,873 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 3029 over Laurel Hill Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3029 over Laurel Hill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.