SR 0309 TR 309 over Toby Creek
PoorLuzerne County, Pennsylvania · Kingston Tp .8M S SR 1014 · Structure no. 000000000023897
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old, rebuilt 1963
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 29,878
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 0309 TR 309 over Toby Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 0309 TR 309 over Toby Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 84 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 29,878 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,333 by 2032. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 0309 TR 309 over Toby Creek built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.
What condition is SR 0309 TR 309 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 SR 0309 TR 309 over Toby Creek carry?
About 29,878 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SR 0309 TR 309 over Toby Creek?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns SR 0309 TR 309 over Toby Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.