Hollenbach Road over Jordan Creek
FairLehigh County, Pennsylvania · North of Lowhill · Structure no. 000000000023457
- Built
- 1944
- 81 years old, rebuilt 1961
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 71 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hollenbach Road over Jordan Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hollenbach Road over Jordan Creek in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1944 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 81 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2020. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Hollenbach Road over Jordan Creek built?
It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.
What condition is Hollenbach Road 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Hollenbach Road over Jordan Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Hollenbach Road over Jordan Creek?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Hollenbach Road over Jordan Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.