US Bridges

SR 0309 TR 309 over SR 1013 Union Street

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Luzerne Boro over SR 1013 · Structure no. 000000000023887

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
517 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
32,542
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0309 TR 309 over SR 1013 Union Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0309 TR 309 over SR 1013 Union Street in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 32,542 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,697 by 2032. The structure is 517 ft (157.6 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
CrossesSR 1013 Union Street
LocationLuzerne Boro over SR 1013
RouteState Highway 309
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.27986, -75.89482
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.
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length517 ft (157.6 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,542 (2024)
Projected traffic45,697 by 2032
Trucks4%
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$1.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0309 TR 309 over SR 1013 Union Street built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is SR 0309 TR 309 over SR 1013 Union Street 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 SR 1013 Union Street carry?

About 32,542 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 0309 TR 309 over SR 1013 Union Street?

The structure is 517 ft (157.6 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0309 TR 309 over SR 1013 Union Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.