US Bridges

Pa 33 Sb(lr 1098) over SR 1003(LR 48106)

Fair

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · Pa 33 over State Park Rd. · Structure no. 000000000028515

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

About this bridge

Pa 33 Sb(lr 1098) over SR 1003(LR 48106) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 33 Sb(lr 1098) over SR 1003(LR 48106) 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 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 44 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 1003(LR 48106)
LocationPa 33 over State Park Rd.
RouteState Highway 33
CountyNorthampton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.79907, -75.29433
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating81 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 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 closed8.7 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 1003(LR 48106) 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 1003(LR 48106) 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 Pa 33 Sb(lr 1098) over SR 1003(LR 48106) 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 1003(LR 48106)?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 33 Sb(lr 1098) over SR 1003(LR 48106)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.