US Bridges

Pa 191(APPL.1019) over Pa 33(LR 1098)

Fair

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · PA33 Interchange · Structure no. 000000000028566

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
275 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,645
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 191(APPL.1019) over Pa 33(LR 1098) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 191(APPL.1019) over Pa 33(LR 1098) in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 55 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 13,645 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,636 by 2032. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPa 191(APPL.1019)
CrossesPa 33(LR 1098)
LocationPA33 Interchange
RouteState Highway 191
Coordinates40.75523, -75.26844
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 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 rating66 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,645 (2024)
Projected traffic23,636 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$3.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 191(APPL.1019) over Pa 33(LR 1098) built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Pa 191(APPL.1019) over Pa 33(LR 1098) 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 191(APPL.1019) over Pa 33(LR 1098) carry?

About 13,645 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Pa 191(APPL.1019) over Pa 33(LR 1098)?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 191(APPL.1019) over Pa 33(LR 1098)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.