US Bridges

SR 4027 (lr 39060) over Jordan Creek

Poor

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania · Game Preserve Road · Structure no. 000000000023406

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
276
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4027 (lr 39060) over Jordan Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4027 (lr 39060) over Jordan Creek in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 276 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 325 by 2032. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4027 (lr 39060)
CrossesJordan Creek
LocationGame Preserve Road
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLehigh County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.64242, -75.65304
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic276 (2024)
Projected traffic325 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$186,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4027 (lr 39060) over Jordan Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4027 (lr 39060) over Jordan Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4027 (lr 39060) over Jordan Creek carry?

About 276 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 4027 (lr 39060) over Jordan Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4027 (lr 39060) over Jordan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.