US Bridges

TR 309 Ramps E&f over SR 1015 & Mercer Ave

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Kingston Bo over SR 1015 · Structure no. 000000000023883

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
418 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
37,929
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 309 Ramps E&f over SR 1015 & Mercer Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 309 Ramps E&f over SR 1015 & Mercer Ave in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 5 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 37,929 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,586 by 2032. The structure is 418 ft (127.4 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 309 Ramps E&f
CrossesSR 1015 & Mercer Ave
LocationKingston Bo over SR 1015
RouteState Highway 309
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.27669, -75.88546
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length418 ft (127.4 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.5 m)
Roadway width99 ft (30.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,929 (2023)
Projected traffic55,586 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
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$1.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 309 Ramps E&f over SR 1015 & Mercer Ave built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is TR 309 Ramps E&f over SR 1015 & Mercer Ave 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 TR 309 Ramps E&f over SR 1015 & Mercer Ave carry?

About 37,929 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is TR 309 Ramps E&f over SR 1015 & Mercer Ave?

The structure is 418 ft (127.4 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns TR 309 Ramps E&f over SR 1015 & Mercer Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.