Grant Avenue over Girtys Run
PoorPosted for loadAllegheny County, Pennsylvania · Int Grant Ave North Ave · Structure no. 000000000002622
- Built
- 1914
- 111 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Grant Avenue over Girtys Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grant Avenue over Girtys Run in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1914 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 111 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Grant Avenue over Girtys Run built?
It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Grant Avenue 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 Grant Avenue over Girtys Run carry?
About 4,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Grant Avenue 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 50 ft wide.
Who owns Grant Avenue over Girtys Run?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.