US Bridges

Allentown Road over Unami Creek

Good

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · .7MI.SOUTH Pa 663 13B03 · Structure no. 000000000043170

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
126 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,699
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Allentown Road over Unami Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Allentown Road over Unami Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,699 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,818 by 2032. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesAllentown Road
CrossesUnami Creek
Location.7MI.SOUTH Pa 663 13B03
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.42837, -75.39658
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,699 (2024)
Projected traffic3,818 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Allentown Road over Unami Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Allentown Road over Unami 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Allentown Road over Unami Creek carry?

About 3,699 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Allentown Road over Unami Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Allentown Road over Unami Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.