US Bridges

SR 0309 TR 309 over Toby Creek

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Kingston Twp .6M S SR1014 · Structure no. 000000000023899

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
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 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 29,878 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,333 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0309 TR 309
CrossesToby Creek
LocationKingston Twp .6M S SR1014
RouteState Highway 309
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.31762, -75.93943
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width69 ft (20.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,878 (2024)
Projected traffic38,333 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$245,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

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 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 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 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0309 TR 309 over Toby Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.