US Bridges

SR2033 over Rathmel Run

Fair

Jefferson County, Pennsylvania · Rathmel NO.3 · Structure no. 000000000019729

Built
1908
117 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
578
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2033 over Rathmel Run is a concrete slab carrying SR2033 over Rathmel Run in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1908 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 117 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 578 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 762 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2033
CrossesRathmel Run
LocationRathmel NO.3
RouteState Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.09385, -78.83957
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic578 (2024)
Projected traffic762 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2033 over Rathmel Run built?

It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is SR2033 over Rathmel 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR2033 over Rathmel Run carry?

About 578 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR2033 over Rathmel Run?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SR2033 over Rathmel Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.