Pa 309(LR 163) over Jordan Creek
FairLehigh County, Pennsylvania · Guthsville · Structure no. 000000000023167
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 166 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,836
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 309(LR 163) over Jordan Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 309(LR 163) over Jordan Creek in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 69 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 20,836 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,341 by 2032. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Pa 309(LR 163) over Jordan Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Pa 309(LR 163) 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Pa 309(LR 163) over Jordan Creek carry?
About 20,836 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Pa 309(LR 163) over Jordan Creek?
The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 309(LR 163) over Jordan Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.