Lincoln Av over Girtys Run
PoorClosed to trafficAllegheny County, Pennsylvania · 445007 at North Ave · Structure no. 000000000002621
- Built
- 1911
- 114 years old, rebuilt 1950
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lincoln Av over Girtys Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lincoln Av over Girtys Run in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1911 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 114 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 1 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 50 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lincoln Av over Girtys Run built?
It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.
What condition is Lincoln Av 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 2023.
How much traffic does Lincoln Av over Girtys Run carry?
About 4,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Lincoln Av over Girtys Run?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Lincoln Av over Girtys Run?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.