US Bridges

SR 0029 over Silver Lake Creek

Good

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania · Franklin Twp@jct SR 4008 · Structure no. 000000000044449

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,460
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0029 over Silver Lake Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0029 over Silver Lake Creek in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 2,460 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,830 by 2032. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSR 0029
CrossesSilver Lake Creek
LocationFranklin Twp@jct SR 4008
RouteState Highway 29
Coordinates41.91783, -75.84759
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0029 over Silver Lake Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0029 over Silver Lake 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0029 over Silver Lake Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 0029 over Silver Lake Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0029 over Silver Lake Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.