US Bridges

SR 6309 NB over Ashley Park Llc

Poor

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Ashley Bo .2 M N SR 2003 · Structure no. 000000000024366

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
169 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,065
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 6309 NB over Ashley Park Llc is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 6309 NB over Ashley Park Llc in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 59 years old, older 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 12,065 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,593 by 2032. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 6309 NB
CrossesAshley Park Llc
LocationAshley Bo .2 M N SR 2003
RouteState Highway 309B
Coordinates41.2135, -75.88888
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,065 (2024)
Projected traffic12,593 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$253,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 6309 NB over Ashley Park Llc built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is SR 6309 NB over Ashley Park Llc 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does SR 6309 NB over Ashley Park Llc carry?

About 12,065 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 6309 NB over Ashley Park Llc?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SR 6309 NB over Ashley Park Llc?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.