US Bridges

SR 0315 TR 315 over Gardners Creek

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Laflin Boro JCT SR 2039 · Structure no. 000000000023914

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,152
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0315 TR 315 over Gardners Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0315 TR 315 over Gardners Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 14,152 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,860 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 0315 TR 315
CrossesGardners Creek
LocationLaflin Boro JCT SR 2039
RouteState Highway 315
Coordinates41.28917, -75.78371
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,152 (2024)
Projected traffic21,860 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$485,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0315 TR 315 over Gardners Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0315 TR 315 over Gardners 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 September 2024.

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

About 14,152 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 0315 TR 315 over Gardners Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0315 TR 315 over Gardners Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.