US Bridges

Pa 33 (LR796) over Pocono Creek

Good

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · 0.4 Mi.S. of I-80 · Structure no. 000000000052782

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
231 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,590
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 33 (LR796) over Pocono Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 33 (LR796) over Pocono Creek in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 23,590 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,599 by 2037. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 33 (LR796)
CrossesPocono Creek
Location0.4 Mi.S. of I-80
RouteState Highway 33
CountyMonroe County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.99246, -75.26907
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length231 ft (70.4 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,590 (2023)
Projected traffic35,599 by 2037
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 33 (LR796) over Pocono Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 33 (LR796) over Pocono Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 33 (LR796) over Pocono Creek carry?

About 23,590 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Pa 33 (LR796) over Pocono Creek?

The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 33 (LR796) over Pocono Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.