Babcock Blvd over Girtys Run
GoodAllegheny County, Pennsylvania · Near Shaler-Ross Twp Line · Structure no. 000000000001927
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 43 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 steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Babcock Blvd over Girtys Run in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 96 years old, older 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 13,030 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,328 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Babcock Blvd over Girtys Run built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is Babcock Blvd over Girtys Run 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 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 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Babcock Blvd over Girtys Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.