US 22(LR 771) over Jordan Creek
FairLehigh County, Pennsylvania · 0.3 M.W.Of 7th St.Exit · Structure no. 000000000022963
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 260 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 76,351
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 22(LR 771) over Jordan Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 22(LR 771) over Jordan Creek in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 73 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 76,351 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 113,423 by 2032. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 22(LR 771) over Jordan Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is US 22(LR 771) over Jordan Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does US 22(LR 771) over Jordan Creek carry?
About 76,351 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US 22(LR 771) over Jordan Creek?
The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.
Who owns US 22(LR 771) over Jordan Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.