US Bridges

SR 0029 TR 29 over Bowmans Creek

Fair

Wyoming County, Pennsylvania · Eaton Twp 1.2 M S SR 3003 · Structure no. 000000000037104

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
173 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,644
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0029 TR 29 over Bowmans Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying SR 0029 TR 29 over Bowmans Creek in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 89 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 7,644 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,785 by 2032. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0029 TR 29
CrossesBowmans Creek
LocationEaton Twp 1.2 M S SR 3003
RouteState Highway 29
CountyWyoming County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.48936, -75.99028
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span168 ft (51.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,644 (2023)
Projected traffic8,785 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0029 TR 29 over Bowmans Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

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 September 2023.

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

About 7,644 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 0029 TR 29 over Bowmans Creek?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 168 ft (51.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0029 TR 29 over Bowmans Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.