US Bridges

Evergreen RD over Girtys Run

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Millvale @ 28 NB Off Ramp · Structure no. 000000000001920

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,822
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Evergreen RD over Girtys Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Evergreen RD over Girtys Run in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 10,822 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,258 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesEvergreen RD
CrossesGirtys Run
LocationMillvale @ 28 NB Off Ramp
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.48081, -79.97079
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,822 (2024)
Projected traffic13,258 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$153,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Evergreen RD over Girtys Run built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Evergreen RD over Girtys Run 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Evergreen RD over Girtys Run carry?

About 10,822 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Evergreen RD over Girtys Run?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Evergreen RD over Girtys Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.