US Bridges

SR 0029 TR 29 over Bowmans Creek

Good

Wyoming County, Pennsylvania · Noxen Boro .5M N SR 3002 · Structure no. 000000000047189

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,978
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0029 TR 29 over Bowmans Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0029 TR 29 over Bowmans Creek in Wyoming 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 1,978 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,720 by 2032. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR 0029 TR 29
CrossesBowmans Creek
LocationNoxen Boro .5M N SR 3002
RouteState Highway 29
Coordinates41.42066, -76.04815
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 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 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0029 TR 29 over Bowmans 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 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 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0029 TR 29 over Bowmans Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.