US Bridges

SR 0029 TR 29 over Bowmans Creek

Fair

Wyoming County, Pennsylvania · Monroe Twp @ JCT SR 2001 · Structure no. 000000000037095

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
199 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,978
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0029 TR 29 over Bowmans Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0029 TR 29 over Bowmans Creek in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 1,978 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,720 by 2032. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0029 TR 29
CrossesBowmans Creek
LocationMonroe Twp @ JCT SR 2001
RouteState Highway 29
CountyWyoming County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.42581, -76.03044
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,978 (2023)
Projected traffic2,720 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 TR 29 over Bowmans Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0029 TR 29 over Bowmans 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 October 2023.

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

About 1,978 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 0029 TR 29 over Bowmans Creek?

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0029 TR 29 over Bowmans Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.