US Bridges

SR 333-PA 333 over Delaware Creek

Fair

Juniata County, Pennsylvania · Thompsontown Boro · Structure no. 000000000020083

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,737
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 333-PA 333 over Delaware Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 333-PA 333 over Delaware Creek in Juniata County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 3,737 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,047 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 333-PA 333
CrossesDelaware Creek
LocationThompsontown Boro
RouteState Highway 333
CountyJuniata County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.56478, -77.23403
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
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,737 (2024)
Projected traffic5,047 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$515,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 333-PA 333 over Delaware Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 333-PA 333 over Delaware Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 333-PA 333 over Delaware Creek carry?

About 3,737 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 333-PA 333 over Delaware Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 333-PA 333 over Delaware Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.