US Bridges

SR 1017 (lr 39038) over Jordan Creek

Fair

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania · Intersection of SR 1021 · Structure no. 000000000023245

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
125 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,540
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1017 (lr 39038) over Jordan Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1017 (lr 39038) over Jordan Creek in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 16,540 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,825 by 2032. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1017 (lr 39038)
CrossesJordan Creek
LocationIntersection of SR 1021
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLehigh County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.62761, -75.50972
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,540 (2024)
Projected traffic19,825 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$172,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1017 (lr 39038) over Jordan Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1017 (lr 39038) 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1017 (lr 39038) over Jordan Creek carry?

About 16,540 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 1017 (lr 39038) over Jordan Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1017 (lr 39038) over Jordan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.