US Bridges

Pa 33 Sb(lr 1098) over Pa 248 (lr 175)

Fair

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · Pa 248 Exit · Structure no. 000000000028498

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
213 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,991
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 33 Sb(lr 1098) over Pa 248 (lr 175) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 33 Sb(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 27,991 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,252 by 2032. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 33 Sb(lr 1098)
CrossesPa 248 (lr 175)
LocationPa 248 Exit
RouteState Highway 33
CountyNorthampton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.71736, -75.28864
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,991 (2024)
Projected traffic22,252 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$454,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 33 Sb(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 33 Sb(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 33 Sb(lr 1098) over Pa 248 (lr 175) carry?

About 27,991 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Pa 33 Sb(lr 1098) over Pa 248 (lr 175)?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 33 Sb(lr 1098) over Pa 248 (lr 175)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.