US Bridges

Babcock Blvd over Girtys Run

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 100 S.E. of Shafer Rd. · Structure no. 000000000001925

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,030
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Babcock Blvd over Girtys Run is a concrete frame carrying Babcock Blvd over Girtys Run in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 13,030 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,328 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBabcock Blvd
CrossesGirtys Run
Location100 S.E. of Shafer Rd.
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.49998, -79.98036
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,030 (2024)
Projected traffic17,328 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$102,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Babcock Blvd over Girtys Run built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Babcock Blvd 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Babcock Blvd over Girtys Run carry?

About 13,030 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Babcock Blvd over Girtys Run?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Babcock Blvd over Girtys Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.