US Bridges

American Parkway over Jordan DR

Good

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania · 0.10MI NE Fullerton Ave · Structure no. 000000000052791

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
236 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,000
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

American Parkway over Jordan DR is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying American Parkway over Jordan DR in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2030. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAmerican Parkway
CrossesJordan DR
Location0.10MI NE Fullerton Ave
RouteCity Street 7301
Coordinates40.61915, -75.45961
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2013)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was American Parkway over Jordan DR built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is American Parkway over Jordan DR 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 American Parkway over Jordan DR carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is American Parkway over Jordan DR?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns American Parkway over Jordan DR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.