US Bridges

SR 2028 (lr 48017) over Pa 33 (lr 1098)

Fair

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · Church Rd. over PA.33 · Structure no. 000000000028743

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
319 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,788
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2028 (lr 48017) over Pa 33 (lr 1098) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2028 (lr 48017) over Pa 33 (lr 1098) in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 53 years old, younger 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 3,788 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,643 by 2036. The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2028 (lr 48017)
CrossesPa 33 (lr 1098)
LocationChurch Rd. over PA.33
RouteState Highway 0
CountyNorthampton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.67873, -75.28955
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length319 ft (97.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,788 (2023)
Projected traffic3,643 by 2036
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$386,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2028 (lr 48017) over Pa 33 (lr 1098) built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is SR 2028 (lr 48017) 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2028 (lr 48017) over Pa 33 (lr 1098) carry?

About 3,788 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 2028 (lr 48017) over Pa 33 (lr 1098)?

The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2028 (lr 48017) over Pa 33 (lr 1098)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.