Wehrs Covered over Jordan Creek
FairPosted for loadLehigh County, Pennsylvania · Wehrs Bridge · Structure no. 000000000023435
- Built
- 1841
- 184 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 1980 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wehrs Covered over Jordan Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Wehrs Covered over Jordan Creek in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1841 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 184 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 254 by 2030. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wehrs Covered over Jordan Creek built?
It was built in 1841, making it 184 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Wehrs Covered 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 2024.
How much traffic does Wehrs Covered over Jordan Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (1980 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Wehrs Covered over Jordan Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Wehrs Covered over Jordan Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.