US Bridges

Pa 33 over Farm Access

Good

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · 0.2MI S. of SR2007 · Structure no. 000000000041298

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
46,590
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 33 over Farm Access is a concrete culvert carrying Pa 33 over Farm Access in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 46,590 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,328 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 33
CrossesFarm Access
Location0.2MI S. of SR2007
RouteState Highway 33
CountyNorthampton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.64823, -75.28381
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating93 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck50 ft (15.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,590 (2023)
Projected traffic52,328 by 2032
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 33 over Farm Access built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 33 over Farm Access in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 33 over Farm Access carry?

About 46,590 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Pa 33 over Farm Access?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Pa 33 over Farm Access?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.