US Bridges

Pa 33 NB over SR 2020

Good

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · Over Wm. Penn Hwy. · Structure no. 000000000041301

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
111 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33,505
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 33 NB over SR 2020 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 33 NB over SR 2020 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 33,505 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,817 by 2032. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 33 NB
CrossesSR 2020
LocationOver Wm. Penn Hwy.
RouteState Highway 33
CountyNorthampton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.65792, -75.29346
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,505 (2024)
Projected traffic29,817 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 NB over SR 2020 built?

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

What condition is Pa 33 NB over SR 2020 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does Pa 33 NB over SR 2020 carry?

About 33,505 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Pa 33 NB over SR 2020?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 33 NB over SR 2020?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.