Pennsylvania Route 533
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Pennsylvania Route 533 is an 22 miles (35.4 km) long state highway
located in Franklin
and Cumberland
counties in Pennsylvania
. The western terminus is at Mountain Road in Letterkenny Township
. The eastern terminus is at PA 233
in Newville
.
, Franklin County
, heading east on two-lane undivided Upper Strasburg Road. West of here, the road becomes Valley Road while Mountain Road heads to the north. The route runs east past homes before heading into open farmland with a few residences, forming the northern boundary of the Letterkenny Army Depot
. In the community of Pleasant Hall, PA 533 crosses PA 997
. Past this intersecyion, the route becomes Orrstown Road and heads away from the Letterkenny Army Depot, continuing through more agricultural areas with occasional homes. The road curves northeast and heads into Southampton Township
and passes through more rural areas before entering Orrstown
. Here, PA 533 is lined with homes and intersects PA 433
. The route heads back into Southampton Township and runs through more farmland with a few residences, turning to the east. Farther east, the road heads into Shippensburg
and becomes North Morris Street, passing several homes.
to the north and Franklin County to the south and runs through more residential areas of Shippensburg, intersecting US 11
. At this point, the route turns northeast to form a concurrency
with US 11 on West King Street, fully entering Cumberland County. The road heads into the commercial downtown, reaching an intersection with PA 696
. Here, PA 696 joins US 11/PA 533 and runs through more of the downtown. PA 696 splits to the north and US 11/PA 533 becomes East King Street, leaving the downtown and heading into more residential areas. Upon intersecting the western terminus of PA 174
, the road heads into Shippensburg Township
and passes a few businesses before heading into a mix of farmland and woodland with a few homes. US 11/PA 533 continues into Southampton Township
and becomes Ritner Highway. PA 533 splits from US 11 by heading northwest onto Newville Road. The route curves to the northeast and runs through open agricultural areas with some residences and woods. The road passes to the east of a quarry before it continues into North Newton Township
and continues through agricultural surroundings. At the Oakville Road junction, PA 533 becomes Shippensburg Road and runs through more rural areas. The road continues into Newville
and becomes Fairfield Avenue, turning east into residential areas. PA 533 becomes Vine Street at the West Big Spring Avenue intersection and continues east to its terminus at PA 233
.
State highway
State highway, state road or state route can refer to one of three related concepts, two of them related to a state or provincial government in a country that is divided into states or provinces :#A...
located in Franklin
Franklin County, Pennsylvania
As of the census of 2000, there were 129,313 people, 50,633 households, and 36,405 families residing in the county. The population density was 168 people per square mile . There were 53,803 housing units at an average density of 70 per square mile...
and Cumberland
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Cumberland County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania and is one of three counties comprising the Harrisburg–Carlisle Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of 2010, the population was 235,406.-History:...
counties in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
. The western terminus is at Mountain Road in Letterkenny Township
Letterkenny Township, Pennsylvania
Letterkenny Township is a township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,074 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 70.4 square miles , of which, 70.3 square miles of it is land and...
. The eastern terminus is at PA 233
Pennsylvania Route 233
Pennsylvania Route 233 is a north–south highway in south central Pennsylvania. It runs from the village of Mont Alto, just north of Waynesboro and the Maryland state line to Green Park...
in Newville
Newville, Pennsylvania
Newville is a borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania near Carlisle, Pennsylvania. The population was 1,367 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Harrisburg–Carlisle Metropolitan Statistical Area.Newville is served by the Big Spring School District....
.
Franklin County
PA 533 begins at an intersection with SR 4004 (Mountain Road/Valley Road) in the community of Upper Strasburg in Letterkenny TownshipLetterkenny Township, Pennsylvania
Letterkenny Township is a township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,074 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 70.4 square miles , of which, 70.3 square miles of it is land and...
, Franklin County
Franklin County, Pennsylvania
As of the census of 2000, there were 129,313 people, 50,633 households, and 36,405 families residing in the county. The population density was 168 people per square mile . There were 53,803 housing units at an average density of 70 per square mile...
, heading east on two-lane undivided Upper Strasburg Road. West of here, the road becomes Valley Road while Mountain Road heads to the north. The route runs east past homes before heading into open farmland with a few residences, forming the northern boundary of the Letterkenny Army Depot
Letterkenny Army Depot
Letterkenny Army Depot, the Center of Industrial and Technical Excellence for Air Defense and Tactical Missile Systems, was established in 1942. The depot is under the command structure of the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command...
. In the community of Pleasant Hall, PA 533 crosses PA 997
Pennsylvania Route 997
Pennsylvania Route 997 is a route in Franklin and Cumberland Counties. The route begins at the Maryland state line south of Waynesboro and ends at Pennsylvania Route 233 in McCrea. The route was originally signed in 1928 from Waynesboro to Pennsylvania Route 433. Both termini, however, have been...
. Past this intersecyion, the route becomes Orrstown Road and heads away from the Letterkenny Army Depot, continuing through more agricultural areas with occasional homes. The road curves northeast and heads into Southampton Township
Southampton Township, Franklin County, Pennsylvania
Southampton Township is a township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 6,138 at the 2000 census.-Geography:...
and passes through more rural areas before entering Orrstown
Orrstown, Pennsylvania
Orrstown is a borough in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 231 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Orrstown is located at ....
. Here, PA 533 is lined with homes and intersects PA 433
Pennsylvania Route 433
Pennsylvania Route 433 is an long state highway located in Franklin county in Pennsylvania. The southern terminus is at US 11 near Red Bridge. The northern terminus is at PA 997 in Lurgan Township.-Route description:...
. The route heads back into Southampton Township and runs through more farmland with a few residences, turning to the east. Farther east, the road heads into Shippensburg
Shippensburg, Pennsylvania
Shippensburg is a borough in Cumberland and Franklin counties in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Settled in 1730, Shippensburg lies in the Cumberland Valley, 41 miles west-southwest of Harrisburg, and is part of the Harrisburg–Carlisle Metropolitan Statistical Area. In 1900, 3,228 people...
and becomes North Morris Street, passing several homes.
Cumberland County
PA 533 becomes the border between Cumberland CountyCumberland County, Pennsylvania
Cumberland County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania and is one of three counties comprising the Harrisburg–Carlisle Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of 2010, the population was 235,406.-History:...
to the north and Franklin County to the south and runs through more residential areas of Shippensburg, intersecting US 11
U.S. Route 11 in Pennsylvania
U.S. Route 11 roughly parallels Interstate 81 in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. It serves Harrisburg and Scranton. Between those two cities, US 11 follows the Susquehanna River, while I-81 follows a shorter route over the mountains.-Route description:...
. At this point, the route turns northeast to form a concurrency
Concurrency (road)
A concurrency, overlap, or coincidence in a road network is an instance of one physical road bearing two or more different highway, motorway, or other route numbers...
with US 11 on West King Street, fully entering Cumberland County. The road heads into the commercial downtown, reaching an intersection with PA 696
Pennsylvania Route 696
Pennsylvania Route 696 is an long state highway located in Franklin and Cumberland counties in Pennsylvania. The southern terminus is at PA 997 in Greene Township...
. Here, PA 696 joins US 11/PA 533 and runs through more of the downtown. PA 696 splits to the north and US 11/PA 533 becomes East King Street, leaving the downtown and heading into more residential areas. Upon intersecting the western terminus of PA 174
Pennsylvania Route 174
Pennsylvania Route 174 is an long state highway located in Cumberland county in Pennsylvania. The western terminus is at US 11 and PA 533 in Shippensburg. The eastern terminus is at PA 641 in Monroe Township.-Route description:...
, the road heads into Shippensburg Township
Shippensburg Township, Pennsylvania
Shippensburg Township is a township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 4,504 at the 2000 census.-Geography:...
and passes a few businesses before heading into a mix of farmland and woodland with a few homes. US 11/PA 533 continues into Southampton Township
Southampton Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Southampton Township is a township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 4,787 at the 2000 census.-Geography:...
and becomes Ritner Highway. PA 533 splits from US 11 by heading northwest onto Newville Road. The route curves to the northeast and runs through open agricultural areas with some residences and woods. The road passes to the east of a quarry before it continues into North Newton Township
North Newton Township, Pennsylvania
North Newton Township is a township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,169 at the 2000 census.-Geography:...
and continues through agricultural surroundings. At the Oakville Road junction, PA 533 becomes Shippensburg Road and runs through more rural areas. The road continues into Newville
Newville, Pennsylvania
Newville is a borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania near Carlisle, Pennsylvania. The population was 1,367 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Harrisburg–Carlisle Metropolitan Statistical Area.Newville is served by the Big Spring School District....
and becomes Fairfield Avenue, turning east into residential areas. PA 533 becomes Vine Street at the West Big Spring Avenue intersection and continues east to its terminus at PA 233
Pennsylvania Route 233
Pennsylvania Route 233 is a north–south highway in south central Pennsylvania. It runs from the village of Mont Alto, just north of Waynesboro and the Maryland state line to Green Park...
.