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Historic Bridges: Youghiogheny River

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: 6

Banning Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Wheeling and Lake Erie) Over Youghiogheny River in Rural (Banning): Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States

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

Length: 1,582 ft. Main Span: 370 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1930 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and A. N. Doud

One of the few examples of a K-Truss in Pennsylvania.

Boston Bridge
HSR

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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Layton Bridge
HSR

Layton Road Over Youghiogheny River in Near Layton: Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Combination (Half-Deck/Through) Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 911 ft. Main Span: 181 ft. Roadway: 13 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1899 By: A. & P. Roberts and Company of Pencoyd, Pennsylvania (Pencoyd Iron Works)

This bridge is half deck and half through truss, but its setting and the tunnel next to it truly define what makes this bridge special.

McKeesport Railroad Bridge
HSR

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.

Smithton High-Level Bridge
HSR

I-70 Over Youghiogheny River in Near Smithton: Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Continuous Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed

Length: 1,355 ft. Main Span: 288 ft. Roadway: 64 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1956 By: Unknown

This bridge is an impressive structure to view from below.

West Newton Bridge
HSR

Main Street (PA-136) Over Youghiogheny River in West Newton: Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 490 ft. Main Span: 160 ft. Roadway: 23 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1907 By: Unknown

This bridge forms a spectacular gateway into a small town, and is a treasure that should be preserved.

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