TR309 Cross Valley over Toby Creek
PoorLuzerne County, Pennsylvania · Courtdle Bo .7M N SR 1002 · Structure no. 000000000023892
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 89 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 41,421
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR309 Cross Valley over Toby Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR309 Cross Valley over Toby Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 62 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 41,421 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,012 by 2032. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR309 Cross Valley over Toby Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is TR309 Cross Valley over Toby Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2022.
How much traffic does TR309 Cross Valley over Toby Creek carry?
About 41,421 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is TR309 Cross Valley over Toby Creek?
The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns TR309 Cross Valley over Toby Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.