US Bridges

Pa 33NB(LR 1098) over Pa 248(LR 175)

Fair

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · Pa 248 Interchange · Structure no. 000000000028497

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
215 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36,567
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 33NB(LR 1098) over Pa 248(LR 175) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 33NB(LR 1098) over Pa 248(LR 175) in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 6 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 36,567 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,713 by 2032. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 33NB(LR 1098)
CrossesPa 248(LR 175)
LocationPa 248 Interchange
RouteState Highway 33
CountyNorthampton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.71716, -75.28826
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width69 ft (21.1 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,567 (2024)
Projected traffic36,713 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$321,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 33NB(LR 1098) over Pa 248(LR 175) built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Pa 33NB(LR 1098) over Pa 248(LR 175) 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 Pa 33NB(LR 1098) over Pa 248(LR 175) carry?

About 36,567 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Pa 33NB(LR 1098) over Pa 248(LR 175)?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 33NB(LR 1098) over Pa 248(LR 175)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.