US Bridges

Pa 100(LR 672) over Jordan Creek

Fair

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania · At Int.Of Narris Rd. · Structure no. 000000000023093

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
74 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,127
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 100(LR 672) over Jordan Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa 100(LR 672) over Jordan Creek in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 93 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 5 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 11,127 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,692 by 2032. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 100(LR 672)
CrossesJordan Creek
LocationAt Int.Of Narris Rd.
RouteState Highway 100
CountyLehigh County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.65752, -75.68473
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,127 (2023)
Projected traffic13,692 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$130,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 100(LR 672) over Jordan Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is Pa 100(LR 672) 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 100(LR 672) over Jordan Creek carry?

About 11,127 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Pa 100(LR 672) over Jordan Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 100(LR 672) over Jordan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.