US Bridges

SR 1002 (lr 157) over Jordan Creek & Streets

Fair

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania · Tilghman ST Bridge · Structure no. 000000000023216

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
701 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
10,064
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1002 (lr 157) over Jordan Creek & Streets is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1002 (lr 157) over Jordan Creek & Streets in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 10,064 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,589 by 2032. The structure is 701 ft (213.7 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1002 (lr 157)
CrossesJordan Creek & Streets
LocationTilghman ST Bridge
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLehigh County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.61441, -75.46691
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length701 ft (213.7 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,064 (2023)
Projected traffic14,589 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
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$3.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1002 (lr 157) over Jordan Creek & Streets built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1002 (lr 157) over Jordan Creek & Streets 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1002 (lr 157) over Jordan Creek & Streets carry?

About 10,064 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 1002 (lr 157) over Jordan Creek & Streets?

The structure is 701 ft (213.7 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1002 (lr 157) over Jordan Creek & Streets?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.