US Bridges

SR 3029 over Tenmile Creek

Fair

Washington County, Pennsylvania · South Franklin Township · Structure no. 000000000035080

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
628
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3029 over Tenmile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3029 over Tenmile Creek in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1933, 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 6 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 628 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 453 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3029
CrossesTenmile Creek
LocationSouth Franklin Township
RouteState Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.07664, -80.32686
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic628 (2024)
Projected traffic453 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$75,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3029 over Tenmile Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 3029 over Tenmile 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3029 over Tenmile Creek carry?

About 628 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 3029 over Tenmile Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3029 over Tenmile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.