US Bridges

SR 4028 (lr 39110) over Branch of Jordan Creek

Fair

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania · Memorial Road · Structure no. 000000000023407

Built
1887
138 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
410
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4028 (lr 39110) over Branch of Jordan Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying SR 4028 (lr 39110) over Branch of Jordan Creek in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1887, so it is 138 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 587 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4028 (lr 39110)
CrossesBranch of Jordan Creek
LocationMemorial Road
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLehigh County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.70148, -75.70938
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
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2024)
Projected traffic587 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$38,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4028 (lr 39110) over Branch of Jordan Creek built?

It was built in 1887, making it 138 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4028 (lr 39110) over Branch of 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4028 (lr 39110) over Branch of Jordan Creek carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 4028 (lr 39110) over Branch of Jordan Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4028 (lr 39110) over Branch of Jordan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.