US Bridges

Peoples RD over Br.Girtys Run

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 750 West of SR 4011 · Structure no. 000000000001930

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,860
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peoples RD over Br.Girtys Run is a concrete slab carrying Peoples RD over Br.Girtys Run in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 10,860 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,364 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPeoples RD
CrossesBr.Girtys Run
Location750 West of SR 4011
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.5059, -79.99216
Functional classUrban Minor 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
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,860 (2024)
Projected traffic14,364 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$120,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Peoples RD over Br.Girtys Run built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Peoples RD over Br.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 Peoples RD over Br.Girtys Run carry?

About 10,860 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Peoples RD over Br.Girtys Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Peoples RD over Br.Girtys Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.