US Bridges

SR 0309 TR 309 over TR 11 Wyoming Avenue

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Kingston Boro over TR 11 · Structure no. 000000000023882

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35,094
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0309 TR 309 over TR 11 Wyoming Avenue is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0309 TR 309 over TR 11 Wyoming Avenue in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 35,094 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,364 by 2032. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0309 TR 309
CrossesTR 11 Wyoming Avenue
LocationKingston Boro over TR 11
RouteState Highway 309
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.2757, -75.88227
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.1 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,094 (2024)
Projected traffic45,364 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$334,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0309 TR 309 over TR 11 Wyoming Avenue built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0309 TR 309 over TR 11 Wyoming Avenue 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0309 TR 309 over TR 11 Wyoming Avenue carry?

About 35,094 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 0309 TR 309 over TR 11 Wyoming Avenue?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0309 TR 309 over TR 11 Wyoming Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.