US Bridges

SR 2018 over Pa 33

Good

Northampton County, Pennsylvania · Freemansburg Ave Inter. · Structure no. 000000000041306

Built
2001
24 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Other
Length
168 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,210
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2018 over Pa 33 is a other stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2018 over Pa 33 in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2001 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 16,210 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,378 by 2036. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 133 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 2018
CrossesPa 33
LocationFreemansburg Ave Inter.
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.65279, -75.28736
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialOther
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width133 ft (40.6 m)
Roadway width124 ft (37.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,210 (2024)
Projected traffic20,378 by 2036
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2018 over Pa 33 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is SR 2018 over Pa 33 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2018 over Pa 33 carry?

About 16,210 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 2018 over Pa 33?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 133 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2018 over Pa 33?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.