US Bridges

Pa 33NB(LR 796) over I-80(LR 1002)

Fair

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · Pa 33 NB over I-80 · Structure no. 000000000026677

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
157 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,718
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 33NB(LR 796) over I-80(LR 1002) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 33NB(LR 796) over I-80(LR 1002) in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 13,718 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,933 by 2032. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 33NB(LR 796)
CrossesI-80(LR 1002)
LocationPa 33 NB over I-80
RouteState Highway 33
CountyMonroe County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.99758, -75.26931
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,718 (2023)
Projected traffic10,933 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 33NB(LR 796) over I-80(LR 1002) built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Pa 33NB(LR 796) over I-80(LR 1002) 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 33NB(LR 796) over I-80(LR 1002) carry?

About 13,718 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Pa 33NB(LR 796) over I-80(LR 1002)?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 33NB(LR 796) over I-80(LR 1002)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.