US Bridges

SR 6309 over SR 0081 I-81 SB

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Hanover Twp over I-81 SB · Structure no. 000000000024368

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
147 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,033
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 6309 over SR 0081 I-81 SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 6309 over SR 0081 I-81 SB 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 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 22,033 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,518 by 2032. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 6309
CrossesSR 0081 I-81 SB
LocationHanover Twp over I-81 SB
RouteState Highway 309B
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.21667, -75.88667
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.4 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.4 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,033 (2024)
Projected traffic23,518 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 6309 over SR 0081 I-81 SB built?

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

What condition is SR 6309 over SR 0081 I-81 SB 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does SR 6309 over SR 0081 I-81 SB carry?

About 22,033 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 6309 over SR 0081 I-81 SB?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.4 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns SR 6309 over SR 0081 I-81 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.