US Bridges

SR 1006 Rutter Ave over SR 0309 TR 309

Good

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Kingston Boro over TR 309 · Structure no. 000000000023964

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
208 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,848
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1006 Rutter Ave over SR 0309 TR 309 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1006 Rutter Ave over SR 0309 TR 309 in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20,848 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,871 by 2032. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1006 Rutter Ave
CrossesSR 0309 TR 309
LocationKingston Boro over TR 309
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.27193, -75.87658
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,848 (2024)
Projected traffic18,871 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR 1006 Rutter Ave over SR 0309 TR 309 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1006 Rutter Ave over SR 0309 TR 309 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1006 Rutter Ave over SR 0309 TR 309 carry?

About 20,848 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 1006 Rutter Ave over SR 0309 TR 309?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1006 Rutter Ave over SR 0309 TR 309?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.