US Bridges

SR 0315 TR 315 over Mill Creek

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Dupont Bo 600 N SR 2035 · Structure no. 000000000023921

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,076
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 1947, so it is 78 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 5,076 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,229 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0315 TR 315
CrossesMill Creek
LocationDupont Bo 600 N SR 2035
RouteState Highway 315
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.32223, -75.74786
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
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,076 (2023)
Projected traffic7,229 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$174,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0315 TR 315 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

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 September 2024.

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

About 5,076 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 0315 TR 315 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0315 TR 315 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.