US Bridges

SR 3029 over Forest Lake Creek

Fair

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania · Forest Lake Tp 3M N TR706 · Structure no. 000000000032632

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
240
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3029 over Forest Lake Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3029 over Forest Lake Creek in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 86 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 414 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3029
CrossesForest Lake Creek
LocationForest Lake Tp 3M N TR706
RouteState Highway 0
CountySusquehanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.84872, -75.95116
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2024)
Projected traffic414 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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$198,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3029 over Forest Lake Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is SR 3029 over Forest Lake 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3029 over Forest Lake Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 3029 over Forest Lake Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3029 over Forest Lake Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.