US Bridges

SR 0309 TR 309 over Toby Creek

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Pringle Bo 500 N SR 1013 · Structure no. 000000000023888

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32,542
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0309 TR 309 over Toby Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR 0309 TR 309 over Toby Creek 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 32,542 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,697 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0309 TR 309
CrossesToby Creek
LocationPringle Bo 500 N SR 1013
RouteState Highway 309
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.28011, -75.89604
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,542 (2024)
Projected traffic45,697 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0309 TR 309 over Toby Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 0309 TR 309 over Toby Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0309 TR 309 over Toby Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 0309 TR 309 over Toby Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m).

Who owns SR 0309 TR 309 over Toby Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.