US Bridges

Lincoln Av over Girtys Run

PoorPosted for load

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Near Int. W/ East Ohio · Structure no. 000000000002627

Built
1915
110 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,000
2005 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 1915 and reconstructed in 1963, 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 2 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2025. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLincoln Av
CrossesGirtys Run
LocationNear Int. W/ East Ohio
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.47861, -79.96875
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating16 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2005)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2025
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$113,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lincoln Av over Girtys Run built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

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 2024.

How much traffic does Lincoln Av over Girtys Run carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Lincoln Av over Girtys Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Lincoln Av over Girtys Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.