US Bridges

SR 0309 TR 309 over Big Black Creek

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Hazle Twp .1 M N TR 940 · Structure no. 000000000023847

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,032
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0309 TR 309 over Big Black Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 0309 TR 309 over Big Black Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 97 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 6 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 15,032 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,708 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0309 TR 309
CrossesBig Black Creek
LocationHazle Twp .1 M N TR 940
RouteState Highway 309
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.97732, -75.97916
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,032 (2023)
Projected traffic19,708 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$218,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0309 TR 309 over Big Black Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is SR 0309 TR 309 over Big Black 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0309 TR 309 over Big Black Creek carry?

About 15,032 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 0309 TR 309 over Big Black Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0309 TR 309 over Big Black Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.