US Bridges

Pa 33 (lr 796 Nb) over US 209 (lr 164 Alt) SB

Fair

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · 7.9 Mi.N.Of Ross Common · Structure no. 000000000026672

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,756
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 33 (lr 796 Nb) over US 209 (lr 164 Alt) SB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 33 (lr 796 Nb) over US 209 (lr 164 Alt) SB in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 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 11,756 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,895 by 2032. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 33 (lr 796 Nb)
CrossesUS 209 (lr 164 Alt) SB
Location7.9 Mi.N.Of Ross Common
RouteState Highway 33
CountyMonroe County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.95938, -75.28428
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,756 (2023)
Projected traffic12,895 by 2032
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$197,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 33 (lr 796 Nb) over US 209 (lr 164 Alt) SB built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Pa 33 (lr 796 Nb) over US 209 (lr 164 Alt) SB 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 33 (lr 796 Nb) over US 209 (lr 164 Alt) SB carry?

About 11,756 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Pa 33 (lr 796 Nb) over US 209 (lr 164 Alt) SB?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 33 (lr 796 Nb) over US 209 (lr 164 Alt) SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.