US Bridges

SR 0315 TR 315 over Mill Creek

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Plains Twp .2 M N SR 2020 · Structure no. 000000000023911

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1954
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,498
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0315 TR 315 over Mill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 0315 TR 315 over Mill Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 95 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 16,498 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,732 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0315 TR 315
CrossesMill Creek
LocationPlains Twp .2 M N SR 2020
RouteState Highway 315
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.26578, -75.81441
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,498 (2023)
Projected traffic24,732 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$720,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0315 TR 315 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.

What condition is SR 0315 TR 315 over Mill 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0315 TR 315 over Mill Creek carry?

About 16,498 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 0315 TR 315 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0315 TR 315 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.