SR2042 HECKTOWN RD
Carrying SR2042 HECKTOWN RD over PA 33
HECKTOWN RD.OVER PA.33, Northampton, Pennsylvania
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SR2042 HECKTOWN RD
The SR2042 HECKTOWN RD bridge in Northampton, Pennsylvania carries SR2042 HECKTOWN RD over PA 33. It was built in 1972, making it 54 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete. Daily traffic averages 36,722 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Pennsylvania bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SR2042 HECKTOWN RD compares
Live comparison across Pennsylvania.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1972
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 36,722 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000028495
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SR2042 HECKTOWN RD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare SR2042 HECKTOWN RD against other structures in Northampton and across Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for SR2042 HECKTOWN RD?
SR2042 HECKTOWN RD in Northampton, Pennsylvania on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SR2042 HECKTOWN RD inspected?
SR2042 HECKTOWN RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 36,722 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SR2042 HECKTOWN RD is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for SR2042 HECKTOWN RD?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for SR2042 HECKTOWN RD.
Who is responsible for maintaining SR2042 HECKTOWN RD?
Ownership is not specified for SR2042 HECKTOWN RD in the NBI.
How old is SR2042 HECKTOWN RD and does age affect safety?
SR2042 HECKTOWN RD was built in 1972, making it 54 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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