US Bridges

Pa 100(LR 672) over Jordan Creek

Fair

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania · Pa 100 @ Saddle Road · Structure no. 000000000023094

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,304
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 100(LR 672) over Jordan Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 100(LR 672) over Jordan Creek in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 61 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 11,304 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,956 by 2032. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesPa 100(LR 672)
CrossesJordan Creek
LocationPa 100 @ Saddle Road
RouteState Highway 100
Coordinates40.67229, -75.68949
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,304 (2024)
Projected traffic12,956 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$119,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

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 January 2024.

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

About 11,304 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

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

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.