US Bridges

Sheridan Street over Girtys Run

Good

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 445011 Sheridan Street · Structure no. 000000000040020

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sheridan Street over Girtys Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sheridan Street over Girtys Run in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2026. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSheridan Street
CrossesGirtys Run
Location445011 Sheridan Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.47832, -79.97135
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2006)
Projected traffic550 by 2026
Trucks15%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sheridan Street over Girtys Run built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sheridan Street over Girtys Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Sheridan Street over Girtys Run carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Sheridan Street over Girtys Run?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Sheridan Street over Girtys Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.