US Bridges

SR 0029 TR 29 over Rhiney Creek

Good

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania · Liberty Twp .1M S SR 1020 · Structure no. 000000000032180

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,930
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0029 TR 29 over Rhiney Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0029 TR 29 over Rhiney Creek in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 89 years old, older 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 1,930 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,394 by 2032. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesSR 0029 TR 29
CrossesRhiney Creek
LocationLiberty Twp .1M S SR 1020
RouteState Highway 29
Coordinates41.97845, -75.81136
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,930 (2024)
Projected traffic2,394 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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$269,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0029 TR 29 over Rhiney Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is SR 0029 TR 29 over Rhiney Creek 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 April 2024.

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

About 1,930 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 0029 TR 29 over Rhiney Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0029 TR 29 over Rhiney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.