8th Street over Pa 33
FairNorthampton County, Pennsylvania · West of Wind Gap · Structure no. 000000000028870
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 156 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2010 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
8th Street over Pa 33 is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying 8th Street over Pa 33 in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958, 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2030. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 8th Street over Pa 33 built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is 8th Street over Pa 33 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 2024.
How much traffic does 8th Street over Pa 33 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is 8th Street over Pa 33?
The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns 8th Street over Pa 33?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.