US Bridges

Mickley Road over Jordan Creek

Good

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania · Helfrich Springs · Structure no. 000000000044035

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,000
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mickley Road over Jordan Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mickley Road over Jordan Creek in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,500 by 2028. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMickley Road
CrossesJordan Creek
LocationHelfrich Springs
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.63152, -75.48864
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (1998)
Projected traffic11,500 by 2028
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mickley Road over Jordan Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mickley Road over Jordan Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Mickley Road over Jordan Creek carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mickley Road over Jordan Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Mickley Road over Jordan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.