FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

PA 33NB(LR 1098)

Carrying PA 33NB(LR 1098) over PA 248(LR 175)

PA 248 INTERCHANGE, Northampton, Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

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Bridge Snapshot: PA 33NB(LR 1098)

The PA 33NB(LR 1098) bridge in Northampton, Pennsylvania carries PA 33NB(LR 1098) over PA 248(LR 175). It was built in 1972, making it 54 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel. Daily traffic averages 8,401 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Pennsylvania bridges.

The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How PA 33NB(LR 1098) compares

253
Bridges in Northampton · 18 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Pennsylvania.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
79.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
25.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
Special reductions
−1.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Overall Condition
Unrated

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1972
Material
Steel
Avg Daily Traffic
8,401 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000028497

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether PA 33NB(LR 1098) 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 PA 33NB(LR 1098) 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 PA 33NB(LR 1098)?

PA 33NB(LR 1098) in Northampton, Pennsylvania on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is PA 33NB(LR 1098) inspected?

PA 33NB(LR 1098)'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 8,401 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PA 33NB(LR 1098) 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 PA 33NB(LR 1098)?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for PA 33NB(LR 1098).

Who is responsible for maintaining PA 33NB(LR 1098)?

Ownership is not specified for PA 33NB(LR 1098) in the NBI.

How old is PA 33NB(LR 1098) and does age affect safety?

PA 33NB(LR 1098) 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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