US Bridges

Pa 309(LR 226) over Jordan Creek

Good

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania · Pleasant Corners · Structure no. 000000000023172

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,042
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 309(LR 226) over Jordan Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 309(LR 226) over Jordan Creek in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 63 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,042 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,857 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 309(LR 226)
CrossesJordan Creek
LocationPleasant Corners
RouteState Highway 309
CountyLehigh County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.68197, -75.69323
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,042 (2023)
Projected traffic9,857 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 309(LR 226) over Jordan Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Pa 309(LR 226) over Jordan Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 309(LR 226) over Jordan Creek carry?

About 8,042 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pa 309(LR 226) over Jordan Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 309(LR 226) over Jordan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.