Nursery Road over Unami Creek
PoorClosed to trafficBucks County, Pennsylvania · 3 MI SE SR663 Adc 2806-D8 · Structure no. 000000000007496
- Built
- 1891
- 134 years old, rebuilt 1934
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 119 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 1998 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nursery Road over Unami Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Nursery Road over Unami Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1891 and reconstructed in 1934, so it is 134 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 3 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 115 by 2015. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nursery Road over Unami Creek built?
It was built in 1891, making it 134 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1934.
What condition is Nursery Road over Unami Creek 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Nursery Road over Unami Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (1998 count).
How long is Nursery Road over Unami Creek?
The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Nursery Road over Unami Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.