Pa Tpk (I-476) over Jordan Creek
FairLehigh County, Pennsylvania · Near Allentown Orefield · Structure no. 000000000023561
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 295 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 27,609
- 2002 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
Pa Tpk (I-476) over Jordan Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa Tpk (I-476) over Jordan Creek in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 27,609 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,836 by 2030. The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Pa Tpk (I-476) over Jordan Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pa Tpk (I-476) 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Pa Tpk (I-476) over Jordan Creek carry?
About 27,609 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is Pa Tpk (I-476) over Jordan Creek?
The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns Pa Tpk (I-476) over Jordan Creek?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.