Historic Bridges: Pittsburgh and Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh and Allegheny County are home to one of the largest collections of historic bridges in the country, and if you choose the right definition of what makes a bridge, no other city in the world has more bridges. Whatever the actual number, Pittsburgh is a true city of bridges, with its immense variety of bridge types and features crossed. Bridges range from large river bridges, bridges over the uneven topography, and overpass bridges.

Special Bridge Conditions Legend: R - Former location of relocated bridge. ! - At risk for demolition or destruction. X - Confirmed demolished or collapsed. S  - Dismantled and/or in storage. L -  Severe loss of historic integrity due to alteration.

10th Street Bridge
Philip Murray Bridge

10th Street Over Monongahela River in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 29 Panel Plate Girder Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed

Length: 1,275 ft. Main Span: 725 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1933 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Allegheny County Department of Public Works, Vernon R Covell

This graceful suspension bridge is a stunning landmark that is enjoyable to cross as well as view from a distance.

16th Street Bridge
David McCullough Bridge

16th Street Over Allegheny River in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Tied Braced Ribbed Through Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 1,900 ft. Main Span: 437 ft. Roadway: 38 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1923 By: Fort Pitt Bridge Works of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Warren and Wetmore of New York, New York and H. G. Balcom

This ornate bridge is among the most beautifully composed bridges to be found.

21st Street Railroad Bridges

Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Over 21st Street in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Through Girder, Fixed

Main Spans: 3

Built By: Unknown

This pair of bridges, one abandoned bridge for a single set of tracks and a wider bridge for four sets of tracks with only two currently, are representative examples of their type.

28th Street Bridge

28th Street Over Railroad (Norfolk Southern) and Martin Luther King East Busway in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 315 ft. Main Span: 210 ft. Roadway: 22 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1931 By: Unknown and Pittsburgh Department of Public Works

This is a graceful through truss bridge that carries a highway over a railroad line.

31st Street Bridge

31st Street (PA-2122) Over Allegheny River, Railroad, and Local Streets in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Three-Hinged Solid Ribbed Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Continuous Girder, Fixed

Length: 2,681 ft. Main Span: 380 ft. Roadway: 28 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1928 By: Fort Pitt Bridge Works of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Allegheny County Department of Public Works

This landmark arch bridge is one of the beautiful historic bridges in Pittsburgh and was extensively rehabilitated.

62nd Street Bridge
Senator Robert D. Fleming Bridge

62nd Street (PA-8) Over Allegheny River and Various Streets and Railroad in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Cantilever 16 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Cantilever Deck Girder,

Length: 2,106 ft. Main Span: 400 ft. Roadway: 50 ft. Main Spans: 4

Built 1960 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Parsons, Brinckerhoff, Hall, and Macdonald of New York, New York

This late example of a riveted cantilever truss bridge has an unusually shaped truss, with a shallow arched appearance.

6th Street Bridge
Roberto Clemente Bridge

6th Street Over Allegheny River in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Through Plate Girder Stiffening Eyebar Chain Suspension, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 995 ft. Main Span: 430 ft. Roadway: 38 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1928 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Allegheny County Department of Public Works, Vernon R Covell and T. J. Wilkerson of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania

Most suspension bridges use cable; this unusual bridge uses eye-bars.

7th Avenue Bridge

7th Avenue Over Bull Creek in Tarentum: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Stone Semicircular Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 40 ft. Main Span: 40 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1895 By: Unknown

This is a decent sized single span stone arch bridge.

7th Street Bridge
Andy Warhol Bridge

7th Street Over Allegheny River in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Through Plate Girder Stiffening Eyebar Chain Suspension, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 1,061 ft. Main Span: 422 ft. Roadway: 38 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1926 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Allegheny County Department of Public Works, Vernon R Covell and T. J. Wilkerson of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania

One of the Three Sisters bridges in Pittsburgh, this is the middle span.

9th Street Bridge
Rachel Carson Bridge

9th Street Over Allegheny River in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Through Plate Girder Stiffening Eyebar Chain Suspension, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 995 ft. Main Span: 410 ft. Roadway: 38 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1926 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Allegheny County Department of Public Works, Vernon R Covell and T. J. Wilkerson of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania

One of the famous Three Sisters bridges in Pittsburgh.

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Ardmore Boulevard Bridge

US-30 (Ardmore Boulevard, Historic Lincoln Highway) Over PA-2112, Electric Avenue in Chalfant: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 410 ft. Main Span: 62 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 9

Built 1932 By: Unknown and Pennsylvania State Highway Department

This was an unusual deck plate girder bridge with a heavy skew and built-up bents that were specially designed to accomodate the location.

Arlington Avenue Railroad Bridge

Railroad (Penn Central) Over Arlington Avenue in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This bridge is noted for its extreme skew that is accommodated with non-skewed spans.

Aspinwall Railroad Bridge

Railroad (Allegheny Valley Railroad) Over Allegheny River and Railroads in Aspinwall and Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 11 Panel Pin-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 1,835 ft. Main Span: 410 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1904 By: Pennsylvania Steel Company of Steelton, Pennsylvania and American Bridge Company of New York, New York

This large pin-connected through truss bridge also features an unusual Y approach structure at the north end.

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Beechwood Boulevard Bridge
Greenfield Bridge

Greenfield Road (Beechwood Boulevard) Over I-376, US-22, US-30 (Penn Lincoln Parkway / Parkway East) in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 466 ft. Main Span: 274 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1922 By: E. M. Wichert Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Pittsburgh Department of Public Works

This once-proud structure is today an example of our flawed surface transportation funding programs.

Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad Bridge

Railroad (Bessemer and Lake Erie) Over Allegheny River in Near Oakmont: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Continuous 14 Panel Multiple-Type-Connected Baltimore Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 2,327 ft. Main Span: 520 ft. Main Spans: 7

Built 1918 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York

An unusual and large example of continuous deck truss construction.

Birmingham Bridge
Brady Street Bridge

PA-2085 Over Monongahela River in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Tied Solid Ribbed Through Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 1,662 ft. Main Span: 620 ft. Roadway: 93.5 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1976 By: Unknown

This is one of two non-historic bridges crossing the big three rivers in downtown Pittsburgh and is only included here for continuity of people wishing to tour the famous downtown Pittsburgh bridges.

Boston Bridge

Walnut Street (PA-48 - Orange Beltway) Over Youghiogheny River in Versailles: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Cantilever 18 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 1,182 ft. Main Span: 420 ft. Roadway: 29.5 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1931 By: Fort Pitt Bridge Works of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This distinctive and unique bridge was built with aesthetics in mind.

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Boulevard of the Allies Bridge

Boulevard of the Allies (PA-885) Over Various Streets in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Through Girder, Fixed

Length: 351 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1928 By: McClintic-Marshall Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This bridge was part of an early example of an attempt to control city congestion and create better traffic flow.

Bowman Avenue Bridge

Bowman Avenue Over Cliff Street in McKeesport: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Concrete Rigid-Frame, Fixed

Length: 35 ft. Main Span: 32 ft. Roadway: 23 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1935 By: Unknown

This is a tiny concrete rigid-frame bridge with decorative railing.

Brighton Road Bridge

Brighton Road Over Spruce Run in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Stone Semicircular Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 17 ft. Main Span: 17 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1896 By: Charles M. Driver and Allegheny County Department of Public Works

This tiny stone arch bridge retains good historic integrity and is situated on a sharp curve in the road.

Brilliant Cutoff Viaduct

Railroad (Penn Central) Over Silver Lake Drive in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Stone Semicircular Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Through Girder, Fixed

Main Spans: 5

Built 1903 By: Columbia Contracting Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This is an impressive high level stone arch railroad bridge.

Brownsville Road Bridge

Brownsville Road Over Lick Run in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This is a very tiny concrete arch bridge.

Busway Ramp Bridge
Saw Mill Run Boulevard Bridge

Busway Ramp (Saw Mill Run Boulevard) Over Liberty Avenue (US-19) in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built 1939 By: Unknown

This deck plate girder has an extreme skew and was built with Depression era relief funds.

California Avenue Bridge

California Avenue Over Farragut Street and Jacks Run in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Slab, Fixed

Length: 770 ft. Main Span: 320 ft. Roadway: 38 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1925 By: John F. Casey Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This impressive monument features a higher degree of historic integrity than other Pittsburgh examples.

Carothers Avenue Bridge
Glendale Bridge

Carothers Avenue (3rd Street) Over Chartiers Creek in Carnegie: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 146 ft. Main Span: 140 ft. Roadway: 28 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1927 By: James F. Powers and Allegheny County Department of Public Works

This extremely long span pony truss bridge is listed as the longest simple Warren pony truss span in the entire state!

Carrie Furnace Hot Metal Railroad Bridge

Railroad (Pennsylvania Union Railroad) Over Monongahela River in Rankin and Munhall: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 20 Panel Pin-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 10 Panel Pin-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 2,300 ft. Main Span: 500 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1900 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and John C. Spencer and W. H. Smith

This abandoned railroad bridge located next to the historic remains of the Carrie Furnace is noted for its massive 500 foot main span.

Carson Street Bridge

Carson Street Over Chartiers Creek in McKees Rocks: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 144 ft. Main Span: 140 ft. Roadway: 34 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1925 By: McClintic-Marshall Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Allegheny County Department of Public Works

This bridge is actually a very tall pony truss to which overhead bracing was added.

Carson Street Railroad Bridges

Railroad (CSX) Over Chartiers Creek in McKees Rocks: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Modified Warren Through Truss, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

An impressive pair of identical truss bridges sitting side by side.

Carson Street Saw Mill Run Bridge

Carson Street Over Saw Mill Run in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 36 ft. Main Span: 36 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1910 By: Unknown

This tiny concrete arch bridge is hidden underneath ramps and roads in this area.

Cedar Run Road Bridge

Cedar Run Road Over Shafers Run in Rural: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built 1917 By: Unknown and Allegheny County Department of Public Works

This is a tiny concrete arch bridge that appears to be a county design.

Charles Anderson Memorial Bridge

Boulevard of the Allies Over Four Mile Run, Junction Hollow Trail, and Railroad (CSX) in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Continuous 16 Panel Rivet-Connected Wichert Deck Truss, Fixed

Length: 780 ft. Main Span: 360 ft. Roadway: 42 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1938 By: Fort Pitt Bridge Works of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Pittsburgh Department of Public Works

This massive deck truss bridge is one of the few surviving patented Wichert truss bridges in existence.

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Chestnut Street Bridge

Chestnut Road Over Railroad (CSX) in Coraopolis: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren (No Verticals) Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Through Girder, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built 1896 By: Unknown and Allegheny County Department of Public Works

A complete example of a riveted pedestrian footbridge, this historic structure is to be demolished.

Clairton Boulevard Bridge

Clairton Boulevard Over Lebanon Church Road (Curry Hollow Road) in Pleasant Hills: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Concrete Rigid-Frame, Fixed

Length: 72 ft. Main Span: 68 ft. Roadway: 51.5 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1939 By: Unknown

This PWA project is a remarkably complete and largely unaltered example of an early interchange and associated overpass bridge.

Clairton Coke Works Bridge
Union Railroad Clairton Bridge

Railroad (Abandoned Union Railroad) Over Monongahela River in Clairton: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 16 Panel Pin-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Through Girder, Fixed

Length: 1,154 ft. Main Span: 498 ft. Roadway: 28 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1903 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Albert Lucius of New York, New York

This massive bridge is noted for its very long 500 foot main span, and also its design which anticipated an upper deck in addition to the lower deck.

Clairton Works Bridge North

Mill Drive Over Railroad (Norfolk Southern) in Clairton: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Through Girder, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 560 ft. Main Span: 125 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This is one of two private highway bridges that provide access to the Clairton Works steel mill.

Clairton Works Bridge South

Mill Drive Over Railroad (Norfolk Southern) in Clairton: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Through Girder, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 605 ft. Main Span: 67 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This is one of two private highway bridges that provide access to the Clairton Works steel mill.

Clairton Works Railroad Bridge

Railroad (Wheeling and Lake Erie) Over PA-837 (State Street) and Railroad (Norfolk Southern) in Clairton: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 385 ft. Main Span: 155 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This low level viaduct style bridge with a variety of span lengths on its approach heads into a steel mill.

Cochrans Mill Road Bridge

Cochrans Mill Road (PA-) Over Lick Run in Jefferson: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 24 ft. Main Span: 24 ft. Roadway: 16.4 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1901 By: Unknown

This stone arch bridge is unaltered and in good condition.

Columbus Avenue Bridge
Washington Avenue Bridge / Warner Street Bridge

Columbus Avenue Over Railroad (Norfolk Southern) in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Through Girder, Fixed

Length: 237 ft. Main Span: 107 ft. Roadway: 27.9 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1907 By: Unknown

This altered bridge remains noteworthy because of its unusual sharply curved design.

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Commercial Street Bridge

I-376, US-22, US-30 (Penn Lincoln Parkway / Parkway East) Over 9 Mile Run and Commercial Street in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed

Length: 863 ft. Main Span: 176 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1950 By: Dinardo Incorporated of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Richardson, Gordon, and Associates of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (George S. Richardson)

This large concrete arch bridge is configured as two parallel bridges, and is noted for its lack of bracing between arch ribs, giving the bridge an open appearance.

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Culmerville Bridge

Bakerstown Road Over Railroad (Bessemer and Lake Erie) in Culmerville Road: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed

Length: 141 ft. Main Span: 135 ft. Roadway: 26.6 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1921 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad

An important historic product of the railroad, this bridge crosses the railroad at a suprising height.

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Davis Avenue Bridge

Davis Avenue Over Woods Run Avenue in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Cantilever 8 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed

Length: 396 ft. Main Span: 156 ft. Roadway: 20.3 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1898 By: Fort Pitt Bridge Works of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

One of the more important and beautiful bridges in the city, the bridge was not properly maintained and was then demolished.

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Dooker's Hollow Bridge

Bell Avenue (Center Street) Over Dooker's Hollow and O'Connell Boulevard in North Braddock and East Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Cantilever 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed

Length: 598 ft. Main Span: 276 ft. Roadway: 44 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1940 By: Pittsburgh - Des Moines Steel Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Allegheny County Department of Public Works

Rather than preserve this impressive high level deck truss bridge it was instead sentenced to the dumpster to be replaced with a very ugly modern bridge.

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Dorrington Road Bridge

Dorrington Road (PA-3117) Over Robinson Run in Ewingsville: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 5 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 60 ft. Main Span: 55 ft. Roadway: 15.7 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1888 By: Pittsburgh Bridge Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The fate of this ancient and extremely rare, historically intact bridge with vertical end posts is in question!

Duck Hollow Bridge

McFarren Street (Second Avenue) Over 9 Mile Run in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Through Girder, Fixed

Length: 80 ft. Main Span: 77 ft. Roadway: 15.7 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1886 By: Unknown

This is a very old example of a deck plate girder bridge.

Duck Hollow Railroad Bridge

Railroad (Baltimore and Ohio) Over 9 Mile Run in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Through Girder, Fixed

Built By: Unknown

This railroad bridge has built-up beams and is supported by built-up steel bents.

East Pittsburgh Railroad Overpass

Railroad (Pennsylvania Union Railroad) Over Railroad (Norfolk Southern) in East Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 210 ft. Main Span: 210 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1945 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York

This through truss can be viewed from the Westinghouse Bridge which looms over this bridge making it look smaller than it is.

Elizabeth Bridge
Regis Malady Bridge

PA-51 (Hayden Boulevard) Over Monongahela River and Various Streets in Elizabeth and West Elizabeth: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Continuous (Arch and Suspended Deck) 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 1,502 ft. Main Span: 450 ft. Roadway: 53.5 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1951 By: Fort Pitt Bridge Works of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This is a highly attractive example of a 1950s truss bridge that has the visual appearance of an arch bridge.

Flaugherty Run Bridge

Private Drive Over Flaugherty Run in Coraopolis: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 5 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren (No Verticals) Pony Truss, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This bridge is an uncommon example of a Warren truss bridge with no vertical members.

Fleming Park Bridge

Neville Road Over Ohio River Back Channel in Neville Township: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 807 ft. Main Span: 361 ft. Roadway: 50.2 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1955 By: Pittsburgh - Des Moines Steel Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

A large and traditional example of mid 20th Century truss bridge construction.

Fort Duquesne Bridge

I-279 Over Allegheny River in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Tied Solid Ribbed Through Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Continuous Box Beam, Fixed

Length: 921 ft. Main Span: 432 ft. Roadway: 53.5 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1959 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Richardson, Gordon, and Associates of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (George S. Richardson)

The smaller of two similar double-deck arch bridges that frame the Point at Pittsburgh.

Fort Pitt Bridge

I-279 and I-376 Over Monongahela River in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Tied Solid Ribbed Through Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 1,207 ft. Main Span: 750 ft. Roadway: 51.8 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1959 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Richardson, Gordon, and Associates of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (George S. Richardson)

This is the larger of two nearly identical bridges leading to the Point and downtown Pittsburgh.

Fort Wayne Railroad Bridge

Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Over Allegheny River in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 14 Panel Pin-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 985 ft. Main Span: 319 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1904 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York

This is the signature railroad span of the Allegheny River in Pittsburgh.

Frazier Street Bridge
Junction Hollow Bridge, Four Mile Run Bridge

I-376, US-22, US-30 (Penn Lincoln Parkway / Parkway East) Over 4 Mile Run and Various Streets and Railroad in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Continuous 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 1,015 ft. Main Span: 264 ft. Roadway: 92 ft. Main Spans: 4

Built 1951 By: B. Perini and Sons of Framingham, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania State Highway Department

This large deck truss soars over an entire neighborhood hidden in the valley below.

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Frazier Street Footbridge

Frazier Street (Pedestrian Walkway) Over Railroad (Norfolk Southern) in Braddock: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Rivet-Connected Double-Intersection Warren Bedstead Pony Truss, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This was a small scale and lightweight riveted pedestrian footbridge, noted for its bedstead design.

Freeport Bridge
Donald R. Lobaugh Bridge, Freeport - Garvers Ferry Bridge

PA-356 Over Allegheny River and Railroad (Norfolk Southern) in Freeport: Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania and Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Continuous 16 Panel Bolt-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 2,444 ft. Main Span: 452 ft. Roadway: 53.8 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1962 By: Pittsburgh Bridge and Iron Works of Rochester, Pennsylvania and Brayman Construction Company of Gibsonia, Pennsylvania

This is a later, but very large example of a variable depth continuous deck truss bridge.

Freeport Road Barge Basin Bridge

Freeport Road Over Barge Basin in Near Oakmont: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Through Girder, Fixed

Length: 84 ft. Main Span: 82 ft. Roadway: 38 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1928 By: Fort Pitt Bridge Works of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

A representative example of a bridge type that was built with frequency in Pennsylvania.

George Westinghouse Bridge

US-30 (Historic Lincoln Highway) Over Turtle Creek, Railroad, Tri Boro Expressway, and Braddock Avenue in East Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 1,524 ft. Main Span: 460 ft. Roadway: 48 ft. Main Spans: 5

Built 1931 By: Booth and Flinn Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Allegheny County Department of Public Works

This enormous and famous bridge had the longest concrete arch span in the world when first built.

Glenbury Street Railroad Overpass

Railroad (Pittsburgh and West Virginia) Over Glenbury Street in Pttsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This is a typical narrow tunnel-like concrete arch railroad overpass.

Glenwood Bridge

PA-885 Over Monongahela River, Railroad, and Carson Street in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Continuous 18 Panel Bolt-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 2,276 ft. Main Span: 567 ft. Roadway: 54 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1966 By: Unknown and Richardson, Gordon, and Associates of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (George S. Richardson)

This bridge is unusual because most of the trusses are below deck except at the piers where they rise up forming a through truss design.

Glenwood Railroad Bridge

Railroad (CSX) Over Monongahela River in Pittsburgh and West Homestead: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 9 Panel Pin-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 2,700 ft. Main Span: 465 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1915 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York

This bridge is noted for its large rivet-connected Pennsylvania through truss span.

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Great Valley Bridge
Greensburg Pike Bridge

Greensburg Pike Over Turtle Creek and Railroad (Norfolk Southern) in Turtle Creek: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 9 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 845 ft. Main Span: 192 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 4

Built 1925 By: Unknown

This important multi-span bridge has a heavy skew and an incline.

Greentree Road Bridge

Greentree Road (PA-121) Over I-376, US-22, US-30 (Penn Lincoln Parkway / Parkway West) in Green Tree: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 142 ft. Main Span: 85 ft. Roadway: 54 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1950 By: Unknown

This overpass is noted for its riveted, arched, built-up beam design.

Herr's Island Railroad Bridge
West Penn Railroad Bridge

Railroad (Rail-Trail) Over Allegheny River Back Channel in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 278 ft. Main Span: 192 ft. Roadway: 20 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1903 By: Unknown

This bridge is part of a fairly popular walkway with great views of the city, and is noted for its vertical end posts.

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Herron Avenue Bridge

Herron Avenue Over Lowries Run in Emsworth: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Through Girder, Fixed

Length: 81 ft. Main Span: 77 ft. Roadway: 14.8 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1931 By: Unknown

A traditionally composed example of a highway plate girder bridge.

Herrs Island Allegheny River Railroad Bridge

Railroad (Allegheny Valley Railroad) Over Allegheny River and Various Streets in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed

Length: 3,310 ft. Main Span: 400 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1921 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York

This heavy-duty bridge carries railroad traffic clear across the river and its back channel as well as several streets.

Herrs Island Back Channel Railroad Bridge North

Railroad (Abandoned Allegheny Valley Railroad) Over Allegheny River Back Channel in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Through Girder, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built 1880 By: Unknown

This is a rare example of a heavily skewed, pin-connected railroad truss bridge.

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Heth's Run Bridge
Haights Run Bridge

Butler Street (PA-8) Over Heth's Run (Haights Run) in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 327 ft. Main Span: 255 ft. Roadway: 32.2 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1914 By: Cummings Structural Concrete Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (Robert A. Cummings) and T. J. Wilkerson of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania

This arch bridge has been mostly buried in dirt!

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Highland Avenue Bridge

Highland Avenue Over Railroad (Norfolk Southern) and Busway in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Through Girder, Fixed

Length: 117 ft. Main Span: 76 ft. Roadway: 36 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1925 By: Fort Pitt Bridge Works of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This bridge has a very large through plate girder span and attractive railing.

Highland Park Bridge

PA-1005 Over Allegheny River, PA-8, Railroad (Norfolk Southern) in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Cantilever 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 2,423 ft. Main Span: 278 ft. Roadway: 56 ft. Main Spans: 7

Built 1940 By: Bethlehem Steel Company of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and Allegheny County Department of Public Works

Built with Depression-era federal relief funds, this is an unusual type of cantilver bridge with its multiple relatively short spans..

Homestead High Level Bridge
Homestead Grays Bridge

Browns Hill Road Over Monongahela River in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Continuous 22 Panel Rivet-Connected Wichert Deck Truss, Fixed

Length: 3,109 ft. Main Span: 534 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 4

Built 1936 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and George S. Richardson of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This bridge is an extremely rare example of a bridge with a Wichert truss detail.

Homeville Road Viaduct

Homeville Road Over Thompson Run, Grant Avenue Extension, and Railroad (Union Railroad) in West Mifflin: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 779 ft. Main Span: 215 ft. Roadway: 26 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1954 By: Unknown

This bridge is a good example of a mid-20th century deck truss viaduct.

Hot Metal Bridge
Monongahela Connecting Railroad Bridge

Eliza Furnace Trail Over Monongahela River in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 16 Panel Pin-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed

Main Span: 321 ft. Main Spans: 6

Built 1900 By: Unknown

This former railroad bridge was rehabilitated and converted for pedestrian use.

Hot Metal Street Bridge
Monongahela Connecting Railroad Bridge

Hot Metal Street (Gateway Boulevard) Over Monongahela River in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 16 Panel Pin-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 1,117 ft. Main Span: 321 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 5

Built 1904 By: Unknown

This former railroad bridge was rehabilitated and converted for vehicular use.

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Hulton Bridge
Jonathon Hulton Memorial Bridge / Oakmont Bridge

Hulton Road (PA-2082) Over Allegheny River in Oakmont: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 22 Panel Pin-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 11 Panel Pin-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 1,544 ft. Main Span: 505 ft. Roadway: 21 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1909 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Allegheny County Department of Public Works

One of the last remaining large pin-connected truss bridges in Pennsylvania is this unique multi-span through truss with a huge main span!

Iron Bridge Lane Bridge

Iron Bridge Lane Over Bull Creek in Rural: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Full-Slope Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 54 ft. Main Span: 54 ft. Roadway: 13.5 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1878 By: Morse Bridge Company of Youngstown, Ohio

This unusual bridge would appear to be an extremely old example of a bridge built by an interesting company.

Irvine Street Footbridge

Irvine Street Over Railroad (CSX) in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This is an abandoned riveted pedestrian overpass truss bridge, with the approach at Irvine Street having been removed.

Jerome Street Bridge

George Lysle Boulevard (5th Avenue, PA-2094) Over Youghiogheny River and Railroad in McKeesport: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Two-Hinged Braced Ribbed Through Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 761 ft. Main Span: 455 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1937 By: Fort Pitt Bridge Works of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Allegheny County Department of Public Works

This striking bridge is one of only a few known crescent arch bridges in North America.

Lake Elizabeth Bridges

Pedestrian Walkway Over Lake Elizabeth in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 51 ft. Main Span: 51 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This listing covers two concrete arch bridges that are found providing pedestrian access to a small island in Lake Elizabeth near the National Avirary.

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Larimer Avenue Bridge

Larimer Avenue Over Washington Boulevard (PA-8) in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Slab, Fixed

Length: 548 ft. Main Span: 300 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1912 By: John F. Casey Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Pittsburgh Department of Public Works

This impressive bridge held world records for size when completed.

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Lebanon Road Bridge

Lebanon Road (PA-885) Over Railroad (Union Railroad) in West Mifflin: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 146 ft. Main Span: 110 ft. Roadway: 42.7 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1931 By: Unknown and Pennsylvania State Highway Department

This unique concrete arch bridge had an extremely rare and unusual stepped skew design!

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Leet Street Bridge
Oliver Bridge

Leet Street Over Railroad (Norfolk Southern) in Leetsdale: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 109 ft. Main Span: 105 ft. Roadway: 19 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1886 By: Morse Bridge Company of Youngstown, Ohio

One of the oldest truss bridges in the county, this bridge has unusual design details.

Liberty Bridge

Crosstown Boulevard (Liberty Avenue) Over Monongahela River in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Cantilever 18 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed

Length: 2,663 ft. Main Span: 450 ft. Roadway: 56 ft. Main Spans: 4

Built 1928 By: Independent Bridge Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

A massive cantilevered deck truss span is one of the core downtown historic bridges.

Lincoln Avenue Bridge

Lincoln Avenue Over Washington Boulevard (PA-8) in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Stone Elliptical Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 300 ft. Main Span: 130 ft. Roadway: 34 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1906 By: Unknown and Pittsburgh Department of Public Works

This is an early surviving high level bridge in Pittsburgh and is a rare large-scale stone arch highway bridge.

Mansfield Bridge
Dravosburg Bridge

Richland Avenue Over Monongahela River and Various Roads and Railroads in Dravosburg and McKeesport: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Cantilever 20 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 1,934 ft. Main Span: 500 ft. Roadway: 48 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1951 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Allegheny County Department of Public Works

This is an outstanding, unaltered example of a mid 20th century cantilever truss bridge.

Maple Avenue Bridge

Maple Avenue Over Charles Street in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 42 ft. Main Span: 38 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1929 By: Booth and Flinn Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Pittsburgh Department of Public Works

This small overpass bridge was designed with aesthetics in mind.

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McArdle Roadway Pedestrian Overpass

Walkway (Abandoned) Over P.J. McArdle Roadway in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Rivet-Connected Camelback Through Truss, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

There once was likely a lot more to this very unusual overpass that today leads nowhere.

McArdle Roadway Viaduct

P.J. McArdle Roadway Over Railroad (Norfolk Southern) in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 548 ft. Main Span: 215 ft. Roadway: 27 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1933 By: Unknown

This beautiful bridge runs right up a hillside, and its trusses are visible from many parts of the city.

McIntyre Road Bridge

McIntyre Road (TR-618) Over West Branch Deer Creek in Rural: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 49 ft. Main Span: 18 ft. Roadway: 18 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1900 By: Unknown and Allegheny County Department of Public Works

This is a tiny, but unaltered and nice looking stone arch bridge.

McKees Rocks Bridge

Blue Belt (PA-3104) Over Ohio River, Railroad, and Various Streets in McKees Rocks and Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 22 Panel Two-Hinged Braced Ribbed Through Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 12 Panel Solid Ribbed Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 5,900 ft. Main Span: 750 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1931 By: Fort Pitt Bridge Works of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Allegheny County Department of Public Works

This very long landmark bridge has an unbelievable variety and number of span types including two rare crescent arch spans!

McKeesport Railroad Bridge

Railroad (CSX) Over Youghiogheny River in McKeesport: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 10 Panel Bolt-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 930 ft. Main Span: 248 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1968 By: Unknown

This is a late example of a steel truss bridge that uses rivets in its construction.

McKeesport-Duquesne Bridge

PA-2114 Over Monogahela River and Railroad (Conrail) in Duquesne and McKeesport: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 13 Panel Pin-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 9 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 2,252 ft. Main Span: 382 ft. Roadway: 36 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1927 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Allegheny County Department of Public Works

This is a large and late pin-connected through truss that has both Pratt and Parker truss spans.

Melanchton Street Footbridge

Melanchton Street (Pedestrian Walkway) Over Railroad (CSX) in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 362 ft. Main Span: 140 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built By: Unknown

This is an unusual riveted pedestrian footbridge truss of considerable size.

Merchant Street Railroad Overpass

Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Over Merchant Street in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Through Girder, Fixed

Main Spans: 2

Built By: Unknown

This is a small plate girder grade separation bridge.

Mission Street Bridge East

Mission Street Over Gomer Street and Greeley Street in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Continuous Variable Depth Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 225 ft. Main Span: 92 ft. Roadway: 22 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1939 By: Bethlehem Steel Company of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and Edward Kean and Pittsburgh Department of Public Works

This is one of two very similar bridges on this street, noted for their attractive arched, riveted girders and decorative railing.

Mission Street Bridge West

Mission Street Over 21st Street in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Continuous Variable Depth Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 394 ft. Main Span: 160 ft. Roadway: 22 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1939 By: Booth and Flinn Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Bethlehem Steel Company of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and Pittsburgh Department of Public Works

This is one of two very similar bridges on this street, noted for their attractive arched, riveted girders and decorative railing.

Montour Park Bridge

Abandoned Road Over Montour Run in Robinson Township and Moon Township: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Full-Slope Pony Truss, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio

This abandoned bridge has the distinctive details indicating it is an extremely early surviving example of a pin-connected Pratt truss.

Munhall Railroad Bridge
Pinkerton's Landing Railroad Bridge

Railroad (CSX) Over Monongahela River in Munhall and Swissvale: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 10 Panel Bolt-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 10 Panel Bolt-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed

Length: 1,250 ft. Main Span: 270 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1963 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York

Sitting on stone piers of an older bridge, this mid-20th century truss bridge is at the location of the Battle of Homestead.

Negley Avenue Bridge

Negley Avenue Over Railroad (Norfolk Southern) and East Busway in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 106 ft. Main Span: 104 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1924 By: Unknown

This classic pony truss with heavy members contributes to the history of the Pennsylvania Railroad mainline.

Neville Island Railroad Bridge
Pittsburgh, Chartiers and Youghiogheny Railroad Bridge

Railroad (Ohio Central) Over Ohio River Back Channel in Neville Township: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Pin-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Double-Intersection Warren Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 800 ft. Main Span: 260 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1894 By: Unknown

This bridge is unusual because it includes both a Pennsylvania and double-intersection Warren truss span.

New Kensington Bridge
C. L. Schmitt Bridge

9th Street (PA-56) Over Allegheny River in New Kensington: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 11 Panel Pin-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 1,528 ft. Main Span: 370 ft. Roadway: 27.6 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1927 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Allegheny County Department of Public Works

One of the spectacular greater landmark historic bridges in the greater Pittsburgh area .

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North-Brighton Bridge

North Avenue and Brighton Road Over Railroad (Norfolk Southern) in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal (Concrete Encased) Through Girder, Fixed

Length: 88 ft. Main Span: 84 ft. Roadway: 36 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1929 By: Unknown

This former Pennsylvania Railroad overpass is noted for its concrete encased girder design and its location right at an intersection, making it an extremely wide bridge.

O'Connell Boulevard Railroad Overpass

Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Over O'Connell Boulevard in Braddock: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Stone Semicircular Deck Arch, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built 1906 By: Unknown

This is an attractive stone arch overpass with a brick barrel.

Ohio Connecting Railroad Bridge
Brunot Island Railroad Bridge

Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Over Ohio River in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 18 Panel Rivet-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed

Length: 4,548 ft. Main Span: 525 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1915 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York

Constructed with innovative methods, this is a very long bridge with a record-breaking rivet-connected truss span.

Ohio River Boulevard Eckert Street Bridge

Ohio River Boulevard (PA-65) Over Eckert Street in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Slab, Fixed

Length: 510 ft. Main Span: 270 ft. Roadway: 49 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1930 By: Booth and Flinn Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Allegheny County Department of Public Works

This is a very large and impressive concrete arch structure, one of several such structures in Pittsburgh.

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Ohio River Boulevard Lowries Run Bridge

Ohio River Boulevard (PA-65) Over Lowries Run in Emsworth: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Through Girder, Fixed

Length: 80 ft. Main Span: 76 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1930 By: Booth and Flinn Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Allegheny County Department of Public Works

This plate girder retained original railings and was located at the historic end of the Ohio River Blvd.

Ohio River Boulevard Spruce Run Bridge

Ohio River Boulevard (PA-65) Over Spruce Run and Spruce Road in Ben Avon: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Slab, Fixed

Length: 630 ft. Main Span: 150 ft. Roadway: 48 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1930 By: Booth and Flinn Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Allegheny County Department of Public Works

One of several large and impressive concrete arch bridges on the Ohio River Boulevard.

Ohio River Boulevard Verner Avenue Bridge

Ohio River Boulevard (PA-65) Over Verner Avenue in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Slab, Fixed

Length: 390 ft. Main Span: 210 ft. Roadway: 47.9 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1930 By: Booth and Flinn Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Allegheny County Department of Public Works

This historic bridge has been decimated by unsightly and severe alteration.

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Ohio Street Bridge

Ohio Street Over Railroad (Norfolk Southern) in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 69 ft. Main Span: 67 ft. Roadway: 45 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1903 By: Fort Pitt Bridge Works of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Featuring a wide, three truss design, unusual girder-supported sidewalks, and attractive railings, this bridge is in need of attention.

PA-837 - New England Hollow Road Bridge

New England Hollow Road and PA-837 (Clairton Dravosburg Road) Over Unnamed Stream or Run in Clairton: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Built By: James W. Powers

This is a bridge of tiny span but extremely wide width as it carries two roads, and appears to have been widened at some point in its history.

PA-837 Railroad Overpass

Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Over PA-837 and Railroad (Pennsylvania Union Railroad) in Clairton: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 10 Panel Multiple-Type-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 600 ft. Main Span: 420 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York

This large overpass truss is noted for its combination of pinned and riveted connections.

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PA-910 Pennsylvania Turnpike Bridge

Gibsonia Road (PA-910) Over I-76 (Pennsylvania Turnpike) in Rural: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Through Girder, Fixed

Length: 187 ft. Main Span: 180 ft. Roadway: 28 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1952 By: Unknown and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission

With a skew and a steep grade, this bridge is a particularly unique representative example of a 1950s Pennsylvania Turnpike overpass.

Panhandle Railroad Bridge

Railroad (Port Authority T Line) Over Monongahela River, Railroad, and Local Streets in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 14 Panel Pin-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 10 Panel Pin-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed

Main Span: 351 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1903 By: Unknown

This impressive railroad bridge features a variety of span types and truss configurations.

Panther Hollow Bridge

Schenley Drive Over Panther Hollow in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Three-Hinged Solid Ribbed Spandrel Braced Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Stone Elliptical Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 640 ft. Main Span: 360 ft. Roadway: 39 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1897 By: Shultz Bridge and Iron Works of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Henry B. Rust

One of two rare and impressive deck arch bridges in Schenley Park that feature stone arch approach spans as well.

Parkway West Carnegie Interchange
I-376 Carnegie Interchange Exit 65

I-376 Ramp Over I-376, US-22, US-30 (Penn Lincoln Parkway / Parkway West) in Carnegie and Scott Township: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Through Girder, Fixed

Length: 172 ft. Main Span: 99 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1952 By: Unknown

This expressway interchange is noted for its use of through plate girders.

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Pennsylvania Turnpike Allegheny River Bridge

I-76 (Pennsylvania Turnpike) Over Allegheny River in Near Oakmont: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Cantilever Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 2,186 ft. Main Span: 534 ft. Roadway: 61 ft. Main Spans: 5

Built 1951 By: Unknown and Modjeski and Masters

This large and early expressway structure was demolished and replaced.

Pennsylvania Turnpike Railroad Overpass

Access Drive (Former Railroad) Over I-76 (Pennsylvania Turnpike) in Rural: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Through Girder, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built 1952 By: Unknown and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission

This overpass originally carried a railroad line, but today is an access road for turnpike workers.

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Peters Creek Railroad Bridge

Railroad (Pittsburgh and West Virginia) Over Peters Creek and Piney Fork Road in Jefferson: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 4 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This railroad bridge is noted for its through truss span with a highly unusual skew design.

Pitcairn Railroad Yard Bridge

Wall Avenue Over Turtle Creek in Monroeville: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This is a pony truss with design details indicative of a highway bridge designed by the railroad.

Pittsburgh and Ohio Central Railroad Bridge

Railroad (Pittsburgh and Ohio Central) Over Chartiers Creek in Carnegie: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This railroad truss has good historic integrity and would be very beautiful if cleaned up.

Pittsburgh Terminal Warehouse and Transfer Company Bridge

Building Access Over Terminal Way in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Lattice Through Girder, Fixed

Length: 42 ft. Main Span: 40 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1905 By: Unknown

This rare lattice girder bridge is an access structure between the two large buildings at this location.

Port Perry Norfolk Southern Railroad Bridge

Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Over Monongahela River and Various Railroads in Duquesne and North Versailles: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 11 Panel Pin-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed

Length: 1,731 ft. Main Span: 410 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1903 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York

This is one of two impressive railroad truss bridges that are located in this area that is very difficult to access without a boat.

Port Perry Union Railroad Bridge

Union Railroad Over Monongahela River, Turtle Creek, and Various Railroads in Duquesne, North Versailles, and North Braddock: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 14 Panel Pin-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 10 Panel Pin-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 2,085 ft. Main Span: 400 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1898 By: Unknown

Featuring a wide variety of span types including those found on its long approaches, this unique bridge is difficult to access without a boat.

Portal Bridge

I-279 Over Point State Park Walkway in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 186 ft. Main Span: 182 ft. Roadway: 154 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1968 By: Unknown and Richardson, Gordon, and Associates of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (George S. Richardson)

This unusual bridge was designed with aesthetics in mind for the sake of the park it crosses over.

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Preston Foot Bridge

Walkway (Abandoned) Over Railroad CSX) in McKees Rocks: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Main Spans: 3

Built 1912 By: Unknown

An impressive, multi-span example of a historic pedestrian truss bridge.

Rankin Bridge
George Rankin Jr. Memorial Bridge

Braddock Avenue, Green Belt Over Monongahela River, and Various Roads and Railroads in Rankin and Whitaker: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Cantilever 22 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed

Length: 2,426 ft. Main Span: 525 ft. Roadway: 58 ft. Main Spans: 9

Built 1951 By: Bethlehem Steel Company of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

This large bridge is a good example of a mid-20th century truss bridge.

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Ridge Avenue Bridge

Ridge Avenue Over Railroad (Norfolk Southern) in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 68 ft. Main Span: 65 ft. Roadway: 40.4 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1903 By: Fort Pitt Bridge Works of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Currently abandoned, this unusual bridge could be restored to serve pedestrians in its park setting.

River Road Ramp Bridge

River Road Ramp Over Railroad (CSX) in McKeesport: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Through Girder, Fixed

Length: 83 ft. Main Span: 80 ft. Roadway: 28 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1945 By: Unknown

A traditional highway over railroad plate girder in Pennsylvania, this bridge connects to the larger and more significant historic arch bridge.

Riverton Bridge
McKeesport Connecting Railroad Bridge

Railroad (Steel Heritage Trail, Great Allegheny Passage Rail-Trail) Over Monogahela River and Railroad in Duquesne and McKeesport: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 12 Panel Pin-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed

Length: 1,570 ft. Main Span: 340 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1891 By: A. & P. Roberts and Company of Pencoyd, Pennsylvania (Pencoyd Iron Works)

This beautiful truss bridge with its long 19th Century truss spans has been converted for pedestrian use.

Robert McAfee Bridge

California Avenue Over Woods Run, McClure Avenue, and Eckert Street in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal One-Hinged Solid Ribbed Spandrel Braced Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 642 ft. Main Span: 375 ft. Roadway: 38 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1928 By: Fort Pitt Bridge Works of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Pittsburgh Department of Public Works

An impressive and rare example of a single-hinge steel deck arch bridge.

Rosslyn Road Bridge

Rosslyn Road Over I-376, US-22, US-30 (Penn Lincoln Parkway / Parkway West) in Rosslyn Farms: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Through Girder, Fixed

Length: 184 ft. Main Span: 114 ft. Roadway: 32.5 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1951 By: Unknown

This is a representative example of a plate girder overpass on the parkway.

Saw Mill Run Building Bridge

110 South Main Street (Building) Over Saw Mill Run in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

In Pittsburgh, the City of Bridges, even buildings can come in the form of a bridge, in this case a riveted deck plate girder.

Saw Mill Run Railroad Bridge

Railroad (CSX) Over Saw Mill Run in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built 1910 By: Unknown

This is a tiny concrete arch railroad bridge.

Sawmill Run Bridge

Abandoned Road Over Sawmill Run in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This abandoned bridge hints at a former intersection arrangement in this area.

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Saxonburg Boulevard Bridge

Saxonburg Boulevard (PA-1013) Over I-76 (Pennsylvania Turnpike) in Rural: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Through Girder, Fixed

Length: 122 ft. Main Span: 116 ft. Roadway: 38.4 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1952 By: Unknown and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission

Built with a substantial grade, this bridge is a representative example of an original overpass on this section of the turnpike.

Schenley Drive Bridge

Schenley Drive Over Junction Hollow, Railroad (CSX), and Boundary Street in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Three-Hinged Solid Ribbed Spandrel Braced Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Stone Elliptical Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 480 ft. Main Span: 360 ft. Roadway: 57 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1896 By: G. T. Richards and Pittsburgh Department of Public Works

This is one of two extremely rare pre-1900 metal arch bridges in Schenley Park.

Seldom Seen Railroad Bridge

Railroad (Abandoned Wabash Railroad) Over Sawmill Run in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Stone and Brick Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built 1902 By: Unknown

This bridge may be seldom seen, but it is most certainly worth seeing as a beautiful and rare skewed example of an uncommon stone and brick arch bridge.

Smithfield Street Bridge

Smithfield Street Over Monongahela River in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 13 Panel Pin-Connected Lenticular Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 1,177 ft. Main Span: 360 ft. Roadway: 42 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1883 By: Andrew Kloman and Gustav Lindenthal

In a city of historic bridges, this is Pittsburgh's most important remaining bridge, and perhaps the most visually stunning as well.

Swinburne Bridge

Frazier Street (Swinburne Street) Over Saline Street and Railroad (CSX) in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Through Girder, Fixed

Length: 600 ft. Main Span: 75 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 12

Built 1915 By: McClintic-Marshall Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Pittsburgh Department of Public Works

This is a high level viaduct type structure, composed of riveted through plate girder spans.

Swindell Bridge
East Street Bridge

North Charles Steet (Essen Street) Over I-279 (Parkway North) and East Street in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Cantilever Multiple-Type-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed

Length: 1,097 ft. Main Span: 545 ft. Roadway: 25 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1930 By: Fort Pitt Bridge Works of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Pittsburgh Department of Public Works

This magnificent bridge sweeps over the valley and today is a gateway icon for travelers entering or leaving the downtown Pittsburgh area.

Talbot and Kenmawr Avenue Ramp Bridges

Talbot and Kenmawr Avenue Ramps Over West Braddock Avenue and Fleet Street in Rankin: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Continuous Variable Depth Deck Girder, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 552 ft. Main Span: 136 ft. Roadway: 44 ft. Main Spans: 4

Built 1951 By: Unknown and Allegheny County Department of Public Works

This pair of bridges offer unusual construction details as they serve their purpose of providing an approach to the Rankin Bridge entrance.

Tarentum Bridge
George Stuart Memorial Bridge

PA-366 Over Allegheny River and 1st Avenue in Tarentum: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania and Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Continuous Rivet-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed

Length: 1,784 ft. Main Span: 446 ft. Roadway: 55 ft. Main Spans: 4

Built 1949 By: Unknown

As a result of demolition, this bridge is an increasingly rare example of a bridge on the Allegheny River with historic and aesthetic value.

Tarentum Railroad Bridge
Bull Creek Railroad Bridge

Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Over Bull Creek in Tarentum: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This is a small railroad stone arch bridge with some concrete repairs on it.

Terminal Street Bridge

Terminal Street Over Railroad (Pittsburgh and Lake Erie) in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Main Spans: 2

Built By: Unknown

This unusual bridge spans between two buildings.

Terminal Way Bridge

Terminal Way Over Railroad (CSX) in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Main Spans: 2

Built 1905 By: Unknown

This deck plate girder was built to provide a connection between two buildings in the Pittsburgh Terminal Warehouse and Transfer Company complex over a railroad below.

Turtle Creek Railroad Bridge

Railroad (Former Baltimore and Ohio) Over Turtle Creek in North Versailles and North Braddock: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 155 ft. Main Span: 75 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built By: Unknown

This traditional deck plate girder railroad bridge sits right where Turtle Creek empties into the Monongahela River.

Turtle Creek Railroad Bridge

Railroad (Pennsylvania Union Railroad) Over Turtle Creek in East Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 890 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This bridge appears to date to the mid 20th Century and is noted for its unusual fishbelly deck truss design.

Turtle Creek Stone Arch Railroad Bridge

Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Over Turtle Creek and Railroad in East Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed

Main Spans: 3

Built By: Unknown

Jammed in an area with an unusual number of bridges crossing the creek, this stone arch bridge has been altered with the addition of concrete.

Veterans Bridge

I-579 Over Allegheny River in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Continuous Deck Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 1,050 ft. Main Span: 440 ft. Roadway: 139 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1986 By: Unknown

The ugliest bridge over a river in downtown Pittsburgh, this bridge is only included here for continuity of people wishing to tour the famous downtown Pittsburgh bridges.

Wall Bridge
Spring Hill Road Bridge, Bridge Street Bridge

Spring Hill Road (Bridge Street) Over Railroad (Norfolk Southern), Railroad Street, and Turtle Creek in Wall and Monroeville: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Through Girder, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Slab, Fixed

Length: 268 ft. Main Span: 120 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1915 By: Fort Pitt Bridge Works of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This abandoned plate girder highway bridge has fairly large girder spans.

Washington Avenue Bridge

Washington Avenue Over Railroad (Norfolk Southern), Waverly Street, and Busway in Swissvale: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Through Girder, Fixed

Length: 122 ft. Main Span: 90 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1907 By: Pennsylvania Steel Company of Steelton, Pennsylvania

This plate girder bridge is noted for the unique holes in the web, which are riveted and appear to be original.

Washington Crossing Bridge
40th Street Bridge

40th Street (PA-2124) Over Allegheny River and Various Railroads, Streets, and Trails in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Three-Hinged Solid Ribbed Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 2,432 ft. Main Span: 380 ft. Roadway: 39 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1924 By: McClintic-Marshall Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Allegheny County Department of Public Works

Including several decorative elements, the structure of this steel arch bridge even on its own would be graceful and beautiful.

West End Bridge
West End - North Side Bridge

US-19 Over Ohio River and Railroad in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Tied Braced Ribbed Through Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 1,221 ft. Main Span: 780 ft. Roadway: 40.7 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1932 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Allegheny County Department of Public Works, Vernon R Covell

A visual gateway for the Ohio River, this bridge has an extremely tall arch, and is very photogenic.

West End Stone Arch Railroad Bridge

Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Over Railroad (Abandoned Pittsburgh Northwestern Railway) in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Stone Deck Arch, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This unusual skewed stone arch bridge is buried by trees today.

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West Park Bridge

Abandoned Path Over Railroad (Norfolk Southern) in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This bridge has been abandoned and its deck has fallen apart.

WHEMCO Access Bridge
West Homestead Footbridge

Pedestrian Walkway Over Railroad in West Homestead: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed

Main Span: 100 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This riveted through truss foot bridge has been abandoned with its approaches removed.

Whiskey Run Viaduct
Norfolk and Western Railway Bridge

Railroad (Norfolk Southern, Wheeling and Lake Erie) Over I-376 (Parkway West) in Carnegie: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Continuous (Straight Chords) Rivet-Connected Modified Warren (Subdivided) Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Built 1904 By: Unknown

This unusual continuous truss bridge should be a familiar sight to anyone entering or leaving the Pittsburgh area via I-376.

Wilson Road Bridge

Wilson Road Over Lick Run in Jefferson: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Corrugated Multi-Plate Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built 1935 By: Unknown and R. A. Schneider

This tiny stone faced bridge is an example of a bridge that looks like a stone arch but is not, a style that was a fad in the 1930s.

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