Jordan Road over Jordan Creek
PoorPosted for loadLehigh County, Pennsylvania · East of Weidasville · Structure no. 000000000023453
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 125 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 190
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Jordan Road over Jordan Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Jordan Road over Jordan Creek in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 190 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2020. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 29 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Jordan Road over Jordan Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Jordan Road 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Jordan Road over Jordan Creek carry?
About 190 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Jordan Road over Jordan Creek?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Jordan Road over Jordan Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.