SR 0309 TR 309 over Bow Creek
PoorLuzerne County, Pennsylvania · Wright Twp .7 M S SR 2045 · Structure no. 000000000023857
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15,111
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 0309 TR 309 over Bow Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 0309 TR 309 over Bow Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 96 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 15,111 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,504 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 0309 TR 309 over Bow Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is SR 0309 TR 309 over Bow Creek 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does SR 0309 TR 309 over Bow Creek carry?
About 15,111 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR 0309 TR 309 over Bow Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns SR 0309 TR 309 over Bow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.