US Bridges

SR 0309 TR 309 SB over SR 2022 Railrd N.Washing

Poor

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Wilkesbarre over SR 2022 · Structure no. 000000000023879

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,128 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
25,802
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0309 TR 309 SB over SR 2022 Railrd N.Washing is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0309 TR 309 SB over SR 2022 Railrd N.Washing in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 25,802 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,318 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 SB
CrossesSR 2022 Railrd N.Washing
LocationWilkesbarre over SR 2022
RouteState Highway 309
Coordinates41.26123, -75.8572
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
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 width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,802 (2024)
Projected traffic29,318 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 SB over SR 2022 Railrd N.Washing built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0309 TR 309 SB over SR 2022 Railrd N.Washing 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does SR 0309 TR 309 SB over SR 2022 Railrd N.Washing carry?

About 25,802 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 0309 TR 309 SB over SR 2022 Railrd N.Washing?

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 SB over SR 2022 Railrd N.Washing?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.