US Bridges

Rosedale Road over Branch of Unami Creek

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · Steinsburg; MILFRD.06J09 · Structure no. 000000000007434

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
772
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rosedale Road over Branch of Unami Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rosedale Road over Branch of Unami Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 772 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,094 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesRosedale Road
CrossesBranch of Unami Creek
LocationSteinsburg; MILFRD.06J09
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.46667, -75.41678
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic772 (2023)
Projected traffic1,094 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$333,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rosedale Road over Branch of Unami Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rosedale Road over Branch of Unami Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Rosedale Road over Branch of Unami Creek carry?

About 772 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rosedale Road over Branch of Unami Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Rosedale Road over Branch of Unami Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.