US Bridges

Bittners Corner RD over Jordan Creek

Good

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania · Bittners Corner · Structure no. 000000000056731

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
1980 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bittners Corner RD over Jordan Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Bittners Corner RD over Jordan Creek in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 254 by 2030. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBittners Corner RD
CrossesJordan Creek
LocationBittners Corner
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.65768, -75.68368
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1980)
Projected traffic254 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bittners Corner RD over Jordan Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bittners Corner RD 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Bittners Corner RD over Jordan Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1980 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bittners Corner RD over Jordan Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Bittners Corner RD over Jordan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.