US Bridges

SR 0309 TR 309 NB over SR 2022 Railrds N.Washin

Good

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Wilkes Barre over SR 2022 · Structure no. 000000000023878

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,128 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
24,960
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0309 TR 309 NB over SR 2022 Railrds N.Washin is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0309 TR 309 NB over SR 2022 Railrds N.Washin in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 36 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 24,960 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,307 by 2032. The structure is 1,128 ft (343.8 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 0309 TR 309 NB
CrossesSR 2022 Railrds N.Washin
LocationWilkes Barre over SR 2022
RouteState Highway 309
Coordinates41.26131, -75.85703
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,128 ft (343.8 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,960 (2024)
Projected traffic29,307 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0309 TR 309 NB over SR 2022 Railrds N.Washin built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is SR 0309 TR 309 NB over SR 2022 Railrds N.Washin 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does SR 0309 TR 309 NB over SR 2022 Railrds N.Washin carry?

About 24,960 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 0309 TR 309 NB over SR 2022 Railrds N.Washin?

The structure is 1,128 ft (343.8 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0309 TR 309 NB over SR 2022 Railrds N.Washin?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.