US Bridges

SR 309 over Courtdale Ave

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Courtdale Bo over SR 1002 · Structure no. 000000000023890

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32,542
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 309 over Courtdale Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 309 over Courtdale Ave in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 32,542 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,697 by 2032. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 309
CrossesCourtdale Ave
LocationCourtdale Bo over SR 1002
RouteState Highway 309
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.28517, -75.90239
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
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 rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width95 ft (29.1 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27.2 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
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 309 over Courtdale Ave built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is SR 309 over Courtdale 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does SR 309 over Courtdale Ave carry?

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

How long is SR 309 over Courtdale Ave?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns SR 309 over Courtdale Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.