US Bridges

SR 0309 TR 309 over Luz CO Rail Authority

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Luzerne Bo .2 M N SR 1015 · Structure no. 000000000023885

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
37,929
2023 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 1980 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 37,929 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,586 by 2032. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0309 TR 309
CrossesLuz CO Rail Authority
LocationLuzerne Bo .2 M N SR 1015
RouteState Highway 309
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.27777, -75.88862
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating73 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.3 m)
Roadway width98 ft (29.9 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
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$564,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is SR 0309 TR 309 over Luz CO Rail Authority 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 Luz CO Rail Authority carry?

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

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

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.