US Bridges

Gordon Street over Jordan Creek

Good

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania · Between 3rd & 4th · Structure no. 000000000067612

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,751
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gordon Street over Jordan Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gordon Street over Jordan Creek in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,751 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,329 by 2040. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGordon Street
CrossesJordan Creek
LocationBetween 3rd & 4th
RouteCity Street 0G00T
Coordinates40.61031, -75.4654
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,751 (2020)
Projected traffic6,329 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gordon Street over Jordan Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gordon Street 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Gordon Street over Jordan Creek carry?

About 5,751 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Gordon Street over Jordan Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Gordon Street over Jordan Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.