US Bridges

SR 3020 (lr 48063) over Pa 33 (lr 1098)

Fair

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · 2.2 Mi.E.Of Newburg · Structure no. 000000000028771

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
277 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,921
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3020 (lr 48063) over Pa 33 (lr 1098) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3020 (lr 48063) over Pa 33 (lr 1098) in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1972, 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 9,921 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,140 by 2032. The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3020 (lr 48063)
CrossesPa 33 (lr 1098)
Location2.2 Mi.E.Of Newburg
RouteState Highway 0
CountyNorthampton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.70408, -75.28979
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length277 ft (84.4 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,921 (2024)
Projected traffic8,140 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$784,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3020 (lr 48063) over Pa 33 (lr 1098) built?

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

What condition is SR 3020 (lr 48063) 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3020 (lr 48063) over Pa 33 (lr 1098) carry?

About 9,921 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 3020 (lr 48063) over Pa 33 (lr 1098)?

The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3020 (lr 48063) over Pa 33 (lr 1098)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.