The Pittsburgh bridge that collapsed today had an “overall condition” rating of “poor," according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.

The deck condition of the bridge that was built in 1970, was rated “4 - Poor,” the superstructure condition was also “4 - Poor,” and the substructure condition was rated “6 - Satisfactory.” according to the department's website. It was 447 feet long, and made of a steel rigid frame

It was last inspected September 2021 said Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey during a news conference.

According to the state's Department of Transportation, the “Bridge condition is determined by the lowest condition rating of the primary components of a bridge or culvert.”

The bridge is a vital part of the infrastructure that gets the Eastern community in Squirrel Hill and into the city of Pittsburgh as it crosses Frick Park, which is one of Pittsburgh's largest parks, and a vital artery in the city of Pittsburgh.

President Biden is expected to be in Pittsburgh later today to discuss infrastructure.

First responders used rescue equipment to repel down about 100 to 150 feet to reach victims of today's bridge collapse in Pittsburgh, Fire Chief Darryl Jones said at a news conference this morning.

At least 10 people suffered minor injuries in the bridge collapse, three of whom were taken to a hospital.
-CNN