US Bridges

Linden Street over Jordan Creek & Railroad

Good

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania · Between 3rd & 4th Streets · Structure no. 000000000045845

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
215 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,100
1972 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Linden Street over Jordan Creek & Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Linden Street over Jordan Creek & Railroad in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8,100 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,067 by 2030. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLinden Street
CrossesJordan Creek & Railroad
LocationBetween 3rd & 4th Streets
RouteCity Street 0L00T
Coordinates40.6058, -75.4646
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,100 (1972)
Projected traffic24,067 by 2030
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Linden Street over Jordan Creek & Railroad built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Linden Street over Jordan Creek & Railroad 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Linden Street over Jordan Creek & Railroad carry?

About 8,100 vehicles per day (1972 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Linden Street over Jordan Creek & Railroad?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Linden Street over Jordan Creek & Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.