Babcock Bl over Girtys Run
FairAllegheny County, Pennsylvania · 738 Southeast of SR 4011 · Structure no. 000000000001928
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 13,030
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Babcock Bl over Girtys Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Babcock Bl over Girtys Run in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 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 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 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Babcock Bl over Girtys Run built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is Babcock Bl 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 Bl over Girtys Run carry?
About 13,030 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Babcock Bl over Girtys Run?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Babcock Bl over Girtys Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.