Klopfer ST over Girtys Run
PoorPosted for loadAllegheny County, Pennsylvania · 40 East of North Ave · Structure no. 000000000002619
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2005 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Klopfer ST over Girtys Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Klopfer ST over Girtys Run in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2025. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Klopfer ST over Girtys Run built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.
What condition is Klopfer ST over Girtys Run in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Klopfer ST over Girtys Run carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Klopfer ST over Girtys Run?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Klopfer ST over Girtys Run?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.