US Bridges

Upper Ridge Road over Unami Creek

Good

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · Finland;milford 12J11 · Structure no. 000000000067856

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
152 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,210
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Upper Ridge Road over Unami Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Upper Ridge Road over Unami Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,210 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,295 by 2032. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUpper Ridge Road
CrossesUnami Creek
LocationFinland;milford 12J11
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.38506, -75.41833
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,210 (2024)
Projected traffic3,295 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Upper Ridge Road over Unami Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Upper Ridge 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 2022.

How much traffic does Upper Ridge Road over Unami Creek carry?

About 3,210 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Upper Ridge Road over Unami Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Upper Ridge Road over Unami Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.