I-80 EB over Pa 309
PoorLuzerne County, Pennsylvania · Butler Twp over Pa 309 · Structure no. 000000000023666
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 142 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,822
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-80 EB over Pa 309 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-80 EB over Pa 309 in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 59 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 10,822 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,496 by 2046. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
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Frequently asked questions
When was I-80 EB over Pa 309 built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is I-80 EB over Pa 309 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does I-80 EB over Pa 309 carry?
About 10,822 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is I-80 EB over Pa 309?
The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns I-80 EB over Pa 309?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.