SR 0309 TR 309 over Tobys Creek
PoorLuzerne County, Pennsylvania · Kingston Twp .1M S SR1036 · Structure no. 000000000023895
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 1963
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 34,229
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 0309 TR 309 over Tobys Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 0309 TR 309 over Tobys Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 97 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 34,229 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,444 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 69 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 0309 TR 309 over Tobys Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.
What condition is SR 0309 TR 309 over Tobys 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 SR 0309 TR 309 over Tobys Creek carry?
About 34,229 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SR 0309 TR 309 over Tobys Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.
Who owns SR 0309 TR 309 over Tobys Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.