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Historic Bridges: Fort Pitt Bridge Works of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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.


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Total Bridges Found: 32

16th Street Bridge
David McCullough Bridge
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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.
31st Street Bridge
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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.
Belle Vernon Bridge
Speers - Belle Vernon Bridge
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I-70 Over Monongahela River, Railroads, and Roads in Speers and Belle Vernon: Fayette County, Pennsylvania and Washington County, Pennsylvania and Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Continuous (Arch and Suspended Deck) 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Continuous 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 2,066 ft. Main Span: 450 ft. Roadway: 75 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1951 By: Fort Pitt Bridge Works of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
This graceful looking bridge is a rare example of its kind and a major pre-interstate structure now a part of I-70.
Blacksville Bridge
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WV-7 and WV-218 (Mason-Dixon Highway, CR-52-1) Over Dunkard Creek in Blacksville: Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States
Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 157 ft. Main Span: 150 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1933 By: Fort Pitt Bridge Works of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
This is a skewed West Virginia state standard plan through truss bridge in good condition.
Boston Bridge
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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.
Brownsville Bridge
Old Brownsville Bridge
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Bridge Street (PA-2067) Over Monongahela River and Railroad (Norfolk Southern) in Rural: Fayette County, Pennsylvania and Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 20 Panel Pin-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Through Girder, Fixed
Length: 945 ft. Main Span: 520 ft. Roadway: 22.6 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1914 By: Fort Pitt Bridge Works of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
A historical feat when completed, this pin connected bridge is noted for its enormous Pennsylvania truss span.
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Charles Anderson Memorial Bridge
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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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Davis Avenue Bridge
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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.
Dornsife Bridge
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PA-225 Over Mahanoy Creek in Dornsife: Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 215 ft. Main Span: 208 ft. Roadway: 25.3 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1941 By: Fort Pitt Bridge Works of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania State Highway Department
This a an extremely unusual variation of a standard state design through truss bridge in Pennsylvania that uses a Warren truss rather than a Pratt or Parker truss.
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Dunbar Bridge
Valleyview Road Bridge
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Valleyview Road (TR-839) Over Raccoon Creek in Rural: Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 59 ft. Main Span: 54 ft. Roadway: 10.2 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1905 By: Fort Pitt Bridge Works of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
This is a skewed, bulky structure that retains excellent historic integrity.
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Edinburg Bridge
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US-224 (Youngstown-Poland Road) Over Mahoning River and Railroad (CSX) in Edinburg: Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Through Girder, Fixed
Length: 480 ft. Main Span: 270 ft. Roadway: 34 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1936 By: Fort Pitt Bridge Works of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania State Highway Department
This complex and intricate 1930s design Parker truss is covered in v-lacing and lattice!
Elizabeth Bridge
Regis Malady Bridge
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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.
Freeport Road Barge Basin Bridge
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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.
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Highland Avenue Bridge
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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.
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Inner Belt Bridge
Central Viaduct
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I-90 Over Cuyahoga River in Cleveland: Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States
Metal Cantilever 16 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 5,078 ft. Main Span: 400 ft. Roadway: 110 ft. Main Spans: 9
Built 1959 By: Fort Pitt Bridge Works of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
This very long, curving deck truss bridge was demolished and replaced!
Jerome Street Bridge
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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.
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John Blue Bridge
Blue Beach Bridge
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WV-28 (Cumberland Road) Over South Branch Potomac River in Rural: Hampshire County, West Virginia, United States
Metal 9 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss,
Length: 420 ft. Main Span: 230 ft. Roadway: 23.6 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1936 By: Fort Pitt Bridge Works of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
This bridge is a good example of a state design truss bridge in West Virginia, with its combination of through and pony truss spans.
Lorain Road Viaduct
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Lorain Road (OH-10) Over Rocky River in Fairview Park: Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States
Metal 13 Panel Two-Hinged Solid Ribbed Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 1,230 ft. Main Span: 256 ft. Roadway: 52.2 ft. Main Spans: 4
Built 1935 By: Fort Pitt Bridge Works of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and D. H. Overman and Ohio State Highway Department
This graceful arch bridge was noted for its early use of welds, reducing the use of rivets in many areas.
McKees Rocks Bridge
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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!
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Ohio Street Bridge
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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.
Patrick Street Bridge
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US-60 (Patrick Street) Over Kanawha River and Various Roads in Charleston: Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 1,769 ft. Main Span: 436 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1930 By: Fort Pitt Bridge Works of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
This large bridge is noted for its impressive main span and long series of approach spans of various span types.
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Pennsylvania Avenue Bridge
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Pennsylvania Avenue (PA-51) Over Railroad (CSX) in Monaca: Beaver County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 184 ft. Main Span: 180 ft. Roadway: 34 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1938 By: Fort Pitt Bridge Works of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania State Highway Department
This beauty of this bridge and its noteworthy heavy skew were not enough to save it from being reduced to scrap.
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Ridge Avenue Bridge
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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.
Robert McAfee Bridge
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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.
Rocks Road Bridge
MD-24 Deer Creek Bridge
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MD-24 (Rocks Road) Over Deer Creek in Rural: Harford County, Maryland, United States
Metal 5 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 132 ft. Main Span: 123 ft. Roadway: 28.5 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1934 By: Fort Pitt Bridge Works of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
This is a good example of a state-design through truss noted for its extremely heavy skew.
Swindell Bridge
East Street Bridge
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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.
US-12 Willow Run Interchange
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US-12 Interchange Over US-12 Interchange in Rural: Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States
Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 276 ft. Main Span: 88 ft. Roadway: 51 ft. Main Spans: 5
Built 1942 By: Fort Pitt Bridge Works of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Michigan State Highway Department
Part of Michigan's first major limited access highway, one of two three level interchanges built to support World War II bomber production.
US-6 / US-19 Saegertown Bridge
Main Street Bridge
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US-6 / US-19 (French Creek Parkway, Main Street) Over French Creek in Rural (Near Saegertown): Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 300 ft. Main Span: 150 ft. Roadway: 30.5 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1936 By: Fort Pitt Bridge Works of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania State Highway Department
This is one of the three bridges on this highway that makes US-6 / US-19 one of the most unique drives ever.
Vermilion Bridge
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Liberty Avenue (US-6) Over Vermilion River in Vermilion: Erie County, Ohio, United States
Metal 9 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 246 ft. Main Span: 240 ft. Roadway: 35 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1928 By: Fort Pitt Bridge Works of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Ohio State Highway Department
This is an increasingly rare example of a state standard design riveted through truss in Ohio.
Wall Bridge
Spring Hill Road Bridge, Bridge Street Bridge
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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.
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Wayne Street Viaduct
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Wayne Street (PA-356) Over Railroad (B and LE RR, B and P RR), Connoquenessing Creek, Cliff Street in Butler: Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Deck Girder, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 865 ft. Main Span: 84 ft. Roadway: 35.8 ft. Main Spans: 12
Built 1915 By: Fort Pitt Bridge Works of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Waddell and Harrington of Kansas City, Missouri
A very long plate girder viaduct with attractive v-laced supports was demolished.
Wenatchee River Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (BNSF) Over Wenatchee River in Rural: Chelan County, Washington, United States
Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 9 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 625 ft. Main Span: 165 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1899 By: Fort Pitt Bridge Works of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
This railroad bridge has a variety of spans, but its pin-connected Warren through truss span is most noteworthy.

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