US Bridges

Pa 33(LR 796) over Male ST (former SR 1028)

Fair

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · Pa 33 over Male Street · Structure no. 000000000028519

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
39,187
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 33(LR 796) over Male ST (former SR 1028) is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa 33(LR 796) over Male ST (former SR 1028) in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 67 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 5 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 39,187 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,653 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 33(LR 796)
CrossesMale ST (former SR 1028)
LocationPa 33 over Male Street
RouteState Highway 33
CountyNorthampton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.83808, -75.30039
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating78 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.7 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,187 (2024)
Projected traffic43,653 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$246,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 33(LR 796) over Male ST (former SR 1028) built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Pa 33(LR 796) over Male ST (former SR 1028) 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 33(LR 796) over Male ST (former SR 1028) carry?

About 39,187 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Pa 33(LR 796) over Male ST (former SR 1028)?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 33(LR 796) over Male ST (former SR 1028)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.