US Bridges

SR2042 Hecktown RD over Pa 33

Fair

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · Hecktown Rd.Over PA.33 · Structure no. 000000000028495

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
269 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,733
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2042 Hecktown RD over Pa 33 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2042 Hecktown RD over Pa 33 in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger 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 6,733 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,512 by 2032. The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR2042 Hecktown RD
CrossesPa 33
LocationHecktown Rd.Over PA.33
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.69725, -75.28949
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length269 ft (82 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,733 (2024)
Projected traffic11,512 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$855,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2042 Hecktown RD over Pa 33 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2042 Hecktown RD over Pa 33 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR2042 Hecktown RD over Pa 33 carry?

About 6,733 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2042 Hecktown RD over Pa 33?

The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR2042 Hecktown RD over Pa 33?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.