Pa 33 SB (LR1098) over Bushkill Creek
PoorNorthampton County, Pennsylvania · 0.5MI S of Pa 191 Exit · Structure no. 000000000042446
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 168 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 27,991
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 33 SB (LR1098) over Bushkill Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 33 SB (LR1098) over Bushkill Creek in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 27,991 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,252 by 2036. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 33 SB (LR1098) over Bushkill Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pa 33 SB (LR1098) over Bushkill Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2022.
How much traffic does Pa 33 SB (LR1098) over Bushkill Creek carry?
About 27,991 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Pa 33 SB (LR1098) over Bushkill Creek?
The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 163 ft (49.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 33 SB (LR1098) over Bushkill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.