US Bridges

Hillcrest Road over Unami Creek

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · Milford 2806-H1 · Structure no. 000000000069556

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hillcrest Road over Unami Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hillcrest Road over Unami Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 6 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesHillcrest Road
CrossesUnami Creek
LocationMilford 2806-H1
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.43364, -75.38878
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic375 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Hillcrest Road over Unami Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hillcrest Road over 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Hillcrest Road over Unami Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hillcrest Road over Unami Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Hillcrest Road over Unami Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.