Union Street over Jordan Creek
FairLehigh County, Pennsylvania · W of S Third Street · Structure no. 000000000023505
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 106 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,100
- 1972 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Union Street over Jordan Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Union Street over Jordan Creek in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 6 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 10,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,100 by 2025. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 60 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Union Street over Jordan Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Union Street 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 Union Street over Jordan Creek carry?
About 10,100 vehicles per day (1972 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Union Street over Jordan Creek?
The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns Union Street over Jordan Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.