US Bridges

Kumry Road over Unami Creek / 2806-E4

PoorPosted for load

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · .3MI.E.PA.TPK.NE. 12K06 · Structure no. 000000000007430

Built
1890
135 years old, rebuilt 1921
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
168 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,005
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kumry Road over Unami Creek / 2806-E4 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kumry Road over Unami Creek / 2806-E4 in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1890 and reconstructed in 1921, so it is 135 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,005 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,498 by 2032. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKumry Road
CrossesUnami Creek / 2806-E4
Location.3MI.E.PA.TPK.NE. 12K06
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.41527, -75.40941
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,005 (2024)
Projected traffic3,498 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kumry Road over Unami Creek / 2806-E4 built?

It was built in 1890, making it 135 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1921.

What condition is Kumry Road over Unami Creek / 2806-E4 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Kumry Road over Unami Creek / 2806-E4 carry?

About 3,005 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Kumry Road over Unami Creek / 2806-E4?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Kumry Road over Unami Creek / 2806-E4?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.