Hamilton Street over Jordan Creek & Rjcn
PoorLehigh County, Pennsylvania · East of Fourth Street · Structure no. 000000000023504
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 318 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,600
- 1972 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hamilton Street over Jordan Creek & Rjcn is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hamilton Street over Jordan Creek & Rjcn in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 13,600 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,000 by 2030. The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long and 80 ft wide.
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Hamilton Street over Jordan Creek & Rjcn built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hamilton Street over Jordan Creek & Rjcn 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Hamilton Street over Jordan Creek & Rjcn carry?
About 13,600 vehicles per day (1972 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Hamilton Street over Jordan Creek & Rjcn?
The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns Hamilton Street over Jordan Creek & Rjcn?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.