US Bridges

Brookview LN over Girtys Run

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 116003 Ross Township · Structure no. 000000000002201

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brookview LN over Girtys Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brookview LN over Girtys Run in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 75 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 470 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesBrookview LN
CrossesGirtys Run
Location116003 Ross Township
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.51361, -80.00303
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2019)
Projected traffic470 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brookview LN over Girtys Run built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Brookview LN 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Brookview LN over Girtys Run carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Brookview LN over Girtys Run?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Brookview LN over Girtys Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.