US Bridges

US 209 BUS.(LR164) over Pa 33

Poor

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · PA33 Interchange · Structure no. 000000000026974

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,828
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 209 BUS.(LR164) over Pa 33 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 209 BUS.(LR164) over Pa 33 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 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 4,828 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,017 by 2032. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 209 BUS.(LR164)
CrossesPa 33
LocationPA33 Interchange
RouteU.S. Route 209B
Coordinates40.96137, -75.28412
Functional classUrban Collector

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,828 (2024)
Projected traffic7,017 by 2032
Trucks4%
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$280,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 209 BUS.(LR164) over Pa 33 built?

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

What condition is US 209 BUS.(LR164) over Pa 33 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 209 BUS.(LR164) over Pa 33 carry?

About 4,828 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 209 BUS.(LR164) over Pa 33?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 209 BUS.(LR164) over Pa 33?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.