
Bridge given an overall 'poor' rating by Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
CNN
The bridge that collapsed Friday had an "overall condition" rating of "poor," according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation website that tracks bridges across the state.
The bridge was built in 1970, was 447 feet long, and made of a steel rigid frame, the website says.
The PennDOT website says the Deck Condition was rated "4 - Poor," the Superstructure Condition was also "4 - Poor," and the Substructure Condition was rated "6 - Satisfactory." During a news conference Friday, Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey said it was last inspected on September 2021.

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