Wall Av over Dirty Camp Run
PoorPosted for loadAllegheny County, Pennsylvania · 453004 Pitcairn Borough · Structure no. 000000000002661
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1972
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,000
- 2005 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wall Av over Dirty Camp Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wall Av over Dirty Camp Run in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 125 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2025. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 33 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wall Av over Dirty Camp Run built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.
What condition is Wall Av over Dirty Camp 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Wall Av over Dirty Camp Run carry?
About 5,000 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Wall Av over Dirty Camp Run?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Wall Av over Dirty Camp Run?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.