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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: 12

28th Street Bridge
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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.
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Beechwood Boulevard Bridge
Greenfield Bridge
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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.
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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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Larimer Avenue Bridge
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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.
Lincoln Avenue Bridge
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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.
Maple Avenue Bridge
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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.
Mission Street Bridge East
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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
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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.
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.
Schenley Drive Bridge
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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.
Swinburne Bridge
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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
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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.

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