FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SR 0029 TR 29

Carrying SR 0029 TR 29 over SUSQUEHANNA RIVER & R.R.

HANOVER TWP JCT TR 11, Luzerne, Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
42 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SR 0029 TR 29

The SR 0029 TR 29 bridge in Luzerne, Pennsylvania carries SR 0029 TR 29 over SUSQUEHANNA RIVER & R.R.. It was built in 1957, making it 69 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2009, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 16 sections, stretching 837.9 meters (2749 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 11,765 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 41.7 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How SR 0029 TR 29 compares

▲ 2.4
Load rating vs Pennsylvania average (39.3 t)
Top 35%
Higher load rating than 65% of Pennsylvania bridges
307
Bridges in Luzerne · 54 in Poor condition
SR 0029 TR 29 41.7 t
Pennsylvania average 39.3 t

Live comparison across Pennsylvania.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
66.3 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
20.0
Essentiality /15
1.3
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
41.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1957
Last Reconstructed
2009
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
16
Structure Length
837.9 m (2749 ft)
Deck Width
19.3 m (63 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
11,765 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000023626

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SR 0029 TR 29 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare SR 0029 TR 29 against other structures in Luzerne and across Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for SR 0029 TR 29?

SR 0029 TR 29 in Luzerne, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SR 0029 TR 29 inspected?

SR 0029 TR 29's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 11,765 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SR 0029 TR 29 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for SR 0029 TR 29?

SR 0029 TR 29 has an NBI inventory load rating of 41.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SR 0029 TR 29?

SR 0029 TR 29 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is SR 0029 TR 29 and does age affect safety?

SR 0029 TR 29 was built in 1957, making it 69 years old and last reconstructed in 2009.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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