US Bridges

SR 4003 (lr 39048) over Jordan Creek

Fair

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania · Kernsville · Structure no. 000000000023356

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
143 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,129
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4003 (lr 39048) over Jordan Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying SR 4003 (lr 39048) over Jordan Creek in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 2024, 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 5,129 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,381 by 2032. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4003 (lr 39048)
CrossesJordan Creek
LocationKernsville
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLehigh County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.63313, -75.60207
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,129 (2024)
Projected traffic3,381 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$153,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4003 (lr 39048) over Jordan Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is SR 4003 (lr 39048) 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4003 (lr 39048) over Jordan Creek carry?

About 5,129 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 4003 (lr 39048) over Jordan Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4003 (lr 39048) over Jordan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.