US Bridges

Pa 33 Sb(lr 48040) over SR 1008(LR 48040)

Good

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · Belfast Interchange · Structure no. 000000000028511

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,687
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 33 Sb(lr 48040) over SR 1008(LR 48040) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 33 Sb(lr 48040) over SR 1008(LR 48040) in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 19,687 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,252 by 2032. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesPa 33 Sb(lr 48040)
CrossesSR 1008(LR 48040)
LocationBelfast Interchange
RouteState Highway 33
Coordinates40.77843, -75.28292
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating83 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 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
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 33 Sb(lr 48040) over SR 1008(LR 48040) built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 33 Sb(lr 48040) over SR 1008(LR 48040) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 33 Sb(lr 48040) over SR 1008(LR 48040) carry?

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

How long is Pa 33 Sb(lr 48040) over SR 1008(LR 48040)?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 33 Sb(lr 48040) over SR 1008(LR 48040)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.