Jordan Road over Jordan Creek
PoorPosted for loadLehigh County, Pennsylvania · Kernsville · Structure no. 000000000023469
- Built
- 1858
- 167 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 138 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Jordan Road over Jordan Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Jordan Road over Jordan Creek in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1858, so it is 167 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 254 by 2030. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Jordan Road over Jordan Creek built?
It was built in 1858, making it 167 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Jordan Road over Jordan Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Jordan Road over Jordan Creek?
The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Jordan Road over Jordan Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.