US Bridges

Pa 33 (lr 796) over SR 2008 (lr 949)

Fair

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · 0.1 Mi.S.Of 209 Inter. · Structure no. 000000000026671

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
39,187
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 33 (lr 796) over SR 2008 (lr 949) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 33 (lr 796) over SR 2008 (lr 949) in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 62 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 39,187 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,243 by 2032. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 33 (lr 796)
CrossesSR 2008 (lr 949)
Location0.1 Mi.S.Of 209 Inter.
RouteState Highway 33
CountyMonroe County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.92394, -75.29985
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,187 (2024)
Projected traffic46,243 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$160,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 33 (lr 796) over SR 2008 (lr 949) built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Pa 33 (lr 796) over SR 2008 (lr 949) 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 33 (lr 796) over SR 2008 (lr 949) carry?

About 39,187 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Pa 33 (lr 796) over SR 2008 (lr 949)?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 33 (lr 796) over SR 2008 (lr 949)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.