US Bridges

SR 1029 Blatchley over Trowbridge Creek

Good

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania · Gt Bend Twp 1.3M N SR1031 · Structure no. 000000000047099

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,034
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1029 Blatchley over Trowbridge Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 1029 Blatchley over Trowbridge Creek in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 1,034 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 889 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 1029 Blatchley
CrossesTrowbridge Creek
LocationGt Bend Twp 1.3M N SR1031
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.99755, -75.73196
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,034 (2024)
Projected traffic889 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 1029 Blatchley over Trowbridge Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1029 Blatchley over Trowbridge 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1029 Blatchley over Trowbridge Creek carry?

About 1,034 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 1029 Blatchley over Trowbridge Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1029 Blatchley over Trowbridge Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.