Sherman ST over Girtys Run
FairAllegheny County, Pennsylvania · 445010 Sherman Street · Structure no. 000000000002624
- Built
- 1911
- 114 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2005 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sherman ST over Girtys Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sherman ST over Girtys Run in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1911 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2025. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sherman ST over Girtys Run built?
It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Sherman ST 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Sherman ST over Girtys Run carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Sherman ST over Girtys Run?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns Sherman ST over Girtys Run?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.