US Bridges

SR 0029 TR 29 over Meshoppen Creek

Good

Wyoming County, Pennsylvania · Lemon Twp .5 M N SR 1006 · Structure no. 000000000037113

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,169
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0029 TR 29 over Meshoppen Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0029 TR 29 over Meshoppen Creek in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 3,169 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,055 by 2032. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 0029 TR 29
CrossesMeshoppen Creek
LocationLemon Twp .5 M N SR 1006
RouteState Highway 29
Coordinates41.62763, -75.94369
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,169 (2024)
Projected traffic4,055 by 2032
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Meshoppen Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0029 TR 29 over Meshoppen 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 October 2021.

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

About 3,169 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is SR 0029 TR 29 over Meshoppen Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0029 TR 29 over Meshoppen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.