US Bridges

Goettman ST over Hillside

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 125 Goettman ST Bridge · Structure no. 000000000002467

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
121 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goettman ST over Hillside is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Goettman ST over Hillside in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950, 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2043. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGoettman ST
CrossesHillside
Location125 Goettman ST Bridge
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.4587, -79.98713
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 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
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2021)
Projected traffic200 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$147,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Goettman ST over Hillside built?

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

What condition is Goettman ST over Hillside 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 Goettman ST over Hillside carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Goettman ST over Hillside?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Goettman ST over Hillside?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.