Wehrs Covered over Jordan Creek

Fair Condition185 years old100 vehicles/day

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyLehigh
LocationWehrs Bridge
CarriesWehrs Covered
CrossesJordan Creek
Coordinates40.62859, -75.56962

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical4 — Foundations need monitoring

Physical Characteristics

MaterialWood or Timber
DesignTruss - Thru
Total Length120.1 ft (36.6 m)
Max Span46.9 ft (14.3 m)
Deck Width18.0 ft (5.5 m)
Deck Area201.3 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1841 (reconstructed 1999)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic100 (1980)
Truck Traffic1%
Lanes On Bridge1

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection524
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is on the National Register of Historic Places
Structure Number000000000023435

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