4th Street over Jordan Ck & Sumner Ave.
PoorLehigh County, Pennsylvania · North of Tilghman Street · Structure no. 000000000023512
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 444 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,000
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
4th Street over Jordan Ck & Sumner Ave. is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying 4th Street over Jordan Ck & Sumner Ave. in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2010, 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.
It carries about 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,200 by 2020. The structure is 444 ft (135.3 m) long and 46 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 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 4th Street over Jordan Ck & Sumner Ave. built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is 4th Street over Jordan Ck & Sumner Ave. 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does 4th Street over Jordan Ck & Sumner Ave. carry?
About 5,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 4th Street over Jordan Ck & Sumner Ave.?
The structure is 444 ft (135.3 m) long with a longest span of 168 ft (51.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns 4th Street over Jordan Ck & Sumner Ave.?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.