US Bridges

Pa Route 433 over Rowe Run

Fair

Franklin County, Pennsylvania · Southampton Township · Structure no. 000000000017421

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,098
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa Route 433 over Rowe Run is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa Route 433 over Rowe Run in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 88 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 6 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 1,098 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,309 by 2032. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesPa Route 433
CrossesRowe Run
LocationSouthampton Township
RouteState Highway 433
CountyFranklin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.03926, -77.59176
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,098 (2024)
Projected traffic1,309 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$497,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Route 433 over Rowe Run built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Pa Route 433 over Rowe Run 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Pa Route 433 over Rowe Run carry?

About 1,098 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pa Route 433 over Rowe Run?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Route 433 over Rowe Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.