Mr 0315 TR 315 over Reading Bluemt& Northern
PoorLuzerne County, Pennsylvania · Laflin Boro JCT SR 2017 · Structure no. 000000000023916
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 242 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,677
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mr 0315 TR 315 over Reading Bluemt& Northern is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mr 0315 TR 315 over Reading Bluemt& Northern in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 13,677 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,666 by 2032. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 68 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mr 0315 TR 315 over Reading Bluemt& Northern built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mr 0315 TR 315 over Reading Bluemt& Northern 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Mr 0315 TR 315 over Reading Bluemt& Northern carry?
About 13,677 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Mr 0315 TR 315 over Reading Bluemt& Northern?
The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.
Who owns Mr 0315 TR 315 over Reading Bluemt& Northern?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.