US Bridges

SR 0309 TR 309 over Evans Street

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Pringle Bo over Evans ST · Structure no. 000000000023889

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32,542
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0309 TR 309 over Evans Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0309 TR 309 over Evans Street 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 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 0309 TR 309
CrossesEvans Street
LocationPringle Bo over Evans ST
RouteState Highway 309
Coordinates41.2803, -75.8968
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 inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width95 ft (28.9 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.9 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0309 TR 309 over Evans Street built?

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

What condition is SR 0309 TR 309 over Evans 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does SR 0309 TR 309 over Evans Street carry?

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

How long is SR 0309 TR 309 over Evans Street?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0309 TR 309 over Evans Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.