US Bridges

Pa 33 Sb(lr 1098) over Norfolk Southern RR

Fair

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 MI.N.PA.191 Exit · Structure no. 000000000028508

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
228 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,687
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 33 Sb(lr 1098) over Norfolk Southern RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 33 Sb(lr 1098) over Norfolk Southern RR in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 55 years old, older 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 19,687 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,252 by 2032. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 33 Sb(lr 1098)
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location0.5 MI.N.PA.191 Exit
RouteState Highway 33
CountyNorthampton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.76173, -75.27386
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating80 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,687 (2024)
Projected traffic22,252 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$569,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 33 Sb(lr 1098) over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Pa 33 Sb(lr 1098) over Norfolk Southern RR 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 33 Sb(lr 1098) over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 19,687 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Pa 33 Sb(lr 1098) over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 33 Sb(lr 1098) over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.