US Bridges

SR 4009 (lr 39057) over Jordan Creek

Fair

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania · Mill Ck.&game Preserve RD · Structure no. 000000000023365

Built
1876
149 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
727
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4009 (lr 39057) over Jordan Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4009 (lr 39057) over Jordan Creek in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1876 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 149 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 727 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 738 by 2032. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4009 (lr 39057)
CrossesJordan Creek
LocationMill Ck.&game Preserve RD
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLehigh County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.64978, -75.63407
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionMay 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic727 (2024)
Projected traffic738 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4009 (lr 39057) over Jordan Creek built?

It was built in 1876, making it 149 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is SR 4009 (lr 39057) 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4009 (lr 39057) over Jordan Creek carry?

About 727 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 4009 (lr 39057) over Jordan Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4009 (lr 39057) over Jordan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.