US Bridges

SR1042 T614 Kromer over Pa 33(LR 1098)

Good

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · Kromer Rd.Over PA.33 · Structure no. 000000000028516

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
179 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
617
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1042 T614 Kromer over Pa 33(LR 1098) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1042 T614 Kromer over Pa 33(LR 1098) in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 617 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,753 by 2036. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR1042 T614 Kromer
CrossesPa 33(LR 1098)
LocationKromer Rd.Over PA.33
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.8201, -75.29772
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic617 (2023)
Projected traffic1,753 by 2036
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR1042 T614 Kromer over Pa 33(LR 1098) built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is SR1042 T614 Kromer over Pa 33(LR 1098) 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR1042 T614 Kromer over Pa 33(LR 1098) carry?

About 617 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1042 T614 Kromer over Pa 33(LR 1098)?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR1042 T614 Kromer over Pa 33(LR 1098)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.