US Bridges

SR0315 TR315 Nb&sb over SR 0309 TR 309 NB & SB

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Wlks Barre Cty Ovr TR 309 · Structure no. 000000000023909

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
329 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,735
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR0315 TR315 Nb&sb over SR 0309 TR 309 NB & SB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR0315 TR315 Nb&sb over SR 0309 TR 309 NB & SB in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 19,735 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,580 by 2032. The structure is 329 ft (100.3 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR0315 TR315 Nb&sb
CrossesSR 0309 TR 309 NB & SB
LocationWlks Barre Cty Ovr TR 309
RouteState Highway 315
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.25122, -75.83485
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length329 ft (100.3 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.7 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,735 (2024)
Projected traffic31,580 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR0315 TR315 Nb&sb over SR 0309 TR 309 NB & SB built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR0315 TR315 Nb&sb over SR 0309 TR 309 NB & SB 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR0315 TR315 Nb&sb over SR 0309 TR 309 NB & SB carry?

About 19,735 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR0315 TR315 Nb&sb over SR 0309 TR 309 NB & SB?

The structure is 329 ft (100.3 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns SR0315 TR315 Nb&sb over SR 0309 TR 309 NB & SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.