US Bridges

SR 0309 TR 309 over Luz CO Rail Authority

Good

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · WB City .2 M N SR 2020 · Structure no. 000000000023875

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50,762
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0309 TR 309 over Luz CO Rail Authority is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0309 TR 309 over Luz CO Rail Authority in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 50,762 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,625 by 2032. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 0309 TR 309
CrossesLuz CO Rail Authority
LocationWB City .2 M N SR 2020
RouteState Highway 309
Coordinates41.25566, -75.85216
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width92 ft (27.9 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,762 (2024)
Projected traffic58,625 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0309 TR 309 over Luz CO Rail Authority built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0309 TR 309 over Luz CO Rail Authority 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does SR 0309 TR 309 over Luz CO Rail Authority carry?

About 50,762 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 0309 TR 309 over Luz CO Rail Authority?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0309 TR 309 over Luz CO Rail Authority?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.