US Bridges

SR2036 Shiffers RD over Pa 33 (lr 796)

PoorPosted for load

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · 1.3 Mi.S.Of I-80 · Structure no. 000000000026673

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
792
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2036 Shiffers RD over Pa 33 (lr 796) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2036 Shiffers RD over Pa 33 (lr 796) in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 792 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 934 by 2032. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR2036 Shiffers RD
CrossesPa 33 (lr 796)
Location1.3 Mi.S.Of I-80
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.9804, -75.27377
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic792 (2024)
Projected traffic934 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$116,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2036 Shiffers RD over Pa 33 (lr 796) built?

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

What condition is SR2036 Shiffers RD over Pa 33 (lr 796) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does SR2036 Shiffers RD over Pa 33 (lr 796) carry?

About 792 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2036 Shiffers RD over Pa 33 (lr 796)?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR2036 Shiffers RD over Pa 33 (lr 796)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.