US Bridges

SR 0029 TR 29 over Snake Creek

Fair

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania · Franklin Twp .3M S SR1018 · Structure no. 000000000032172

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,460
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0029 TR 29 over Snake Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0029 TR 29 over Snake Creek in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 92 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 5 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 2,460 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,830 by 2032. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0029 TR 29
CrossesSnake Creek
LocationFranklin Twp .3M S SR1018
RouteState Highway 29
CountySusquehanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.88019, -75.84605
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,460 (2023)
Projected traffic3,830 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$164,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0029 TR 29 over Snake Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is SR 0029 TR 29 over Snake 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 May 2024.

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

About 2,460 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 0029 TR 29 over Snake Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0029 TR 29 over Snake Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.