US Bridges

Northampton ST over 33 33 53011029 RTE 33

Fair

Erie County, New York · 1.9 MI NE JCT Rts 33 + 5 · Structure no. 000000001022620

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
119 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,301
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Northampton ST over 33 33 53011029 RTE 33 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Northampton ST over 33 33 53011029 RTE 33 in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 62 years old, older than the New York average of 53 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 2,301 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,221 by 2041. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNorthampton ST
Crosses33 33 53011029 RTE 33
Location1.9 MI NE JCT Rts 33 + 5
RouteCity Street 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.90734, -78.84399
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,301 (2021)
Projected traffic3,221 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$7.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Northampton ST over 33 33 53011029 RTE 33 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Northampton ST over 33 33 53011029 RTE 33 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Northampton ST over 33 33 53011029 RTE 33 carry?

About 2,301 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Northampton ST over 33 33 53011029 RTE 33?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Northampton ST over 33 33 53011029 RTE 33?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.