US Bridges

SR 4007 (LR39058) over Jordan Creek

Good

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania · Schlichers Bridge · Structure no. 000000000048663

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
116 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
794
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4007 (LR39058) over Jordan Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4007 (LR39058) over Jordan Creek in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 794 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 768 by 2034. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4007 (LR39058)
CrossesJordan Creek
LocationSchlichers Bridge
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLehigh County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.6617, -75.62673
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck8 ft (2.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic794 (2024)
Projected traffic768 by 2034
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 4007 (LR39058) over Jordan Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4007 (LR39058) 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4007 (LR39058) over Jordan Creek carry?

About 794 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 4007 (LR39058) over Jordan Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4007 (LR39058) over Jordan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.