US Bridges

SR 0309 TR 309 over Toby Creek

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Crtdale Bo 1.1M N SR 1002 · Structure no. 000000000023894

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
134 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
41,082
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 1963, 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 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 41,082 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,012 by 2032. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR 0309 TR 309
CrossesToby Creek
LocationCrtdale Bo 1.1M N SR 1002
RouteState Highway 309
Coordinates41.29279, -75.9125
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,082 (2024)
Projected traffic50,012 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 1963, making it 62 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 October 2022.

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

About 41,082 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 0309 TR 309 over Toby Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m).

Who owns SR 0309 TR 309 over Toby Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.