US Bridges

SR 33 SB(LR1098) over T-516 Van Buren Rd.

Fair

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI N of Pa 248 · Structure no. 000000000028502

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

About this bridge

SR 33 SB(LR1098) over T-516 Van Buren Rd. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 33 SB(LR1098) over T-516 Van Buren Rd. 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 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 27,991 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,252 by 2032. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 33 SB(LR1098)
CrossesT-516 Van Buren Rd.
Location1 MI N of Pa 248
RouteState Highway 33
CountyNorthampton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.72731, -75.27567
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,991 (2024)
Projected traffic22,252 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$458,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 33 SB(LR1098) over T-516 Van Buren Rd. built?

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

What condition is SR 33 SB(LR1098) over T-516 Van Buren Rd. 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 33 SB(LR1098) over T-516 Van Buren Rd. carry?

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

How long is SR 33 SB(LR1098) over T-516 Van Buren Rd.?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 33 SB(LR1098) over T-516 Van Buren Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.