Pa 145(LR 555) over Jordan Creek
FairLehigh County, Pennsylvania · 7th St.Over Jordan Creek · Structure no. 000000000023112
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 194 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 63,939
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 145(LR 555) over Jordan Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa 145(LR 555) over Jordan Creek in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 96 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 63,939 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,849 by 2032. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 145(LR 555) over Jordan Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is Pa 145(LR 555) 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Pa 145(LR 555) over Jordan Creek carry?
About 63,939 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Pa 145(LR 555) over Jordan Creek?
The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 145(LR 555) over Jordan Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.