US Bridges

SR 33SB(LR 796) over I-80(LR 1002)

Poor

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · Pa 33 SB over I-80 · Structure no. 000000000026679

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
261 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,755
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 33SB(LR 796) over I-80(LR 1002) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 33SB(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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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.

It carries about 6,755 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,661 by 2032. The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 33SB(LR 796)
CrossesI-80(LR 1002)
LocationPa 33 SB over I-80
RouteState Highway 33
Coordinates40.99794, -75.2701
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length261 ft (79.6 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,755 (2023)
Projected traffic9,661 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 33SB(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 SR 33SB(LR 796) over I-80(LR 1002) 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 May 2024.

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

About 6,755 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 33SB(LR 796) over I-80(LR 1002)?

The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 33SB(LR 796) over I-80(LR 1002)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.