US Bridges

Pa 33 Sb(lr 1098) over SR 1012(LR 48087)

Fair

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · Belfast Interchange · Structure no. 000000000028512

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,687
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 33 Sb(lr 1098) over SR 1012(LR 48087) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 33 Sb(lr 1098) over SR 1012(LR 48087) in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1977, 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 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 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 33 Sb(lr 1098)
CrossesSR 1012(LR 48087)
LocationBelfast Interchange
RouteState Highway 33
CountyNorthampton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.78092, -75.28459
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 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 closed8.7 mi (14 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 1098) over SR 1012(LR 48087) built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is Pa 33 Sb(lr 1098) over SR 1012(LR 48087) 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 33 Sb(lr 1098) over SR 1012(LR 48087) carry?

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

How long is Pa 33 Sb(lr 1098) over SR 1012(LR 48087)?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 33 Sb(lr 1098) over SR 1012(LR 48087)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.