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Smithton High-Level Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.

Rough Distance: 0 Miles (0 Kilometers)

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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.
Banning Railroad Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.

Rough Distance: 2.5 Miles (4 Kilometers)

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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.
West Newton Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.

Rough Distance: 3.1 Miles (5 Kilometers)

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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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Layton Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.

Rough Distance: 4.8 Miles (7.8 Kilometers)

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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.
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Donora-Webster Bridge
Lieutenant Governor Ernest Kline Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.

Rough Distance: 6 Miles (9.6 Kilometers)

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10th Street (PA-1022) Over Monongahela River in Donora and Webster: Washington County, Pennsylvania and Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 20 Panel Pin-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 9 Panel Pin-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 1,547 ft. Main Span: 518 ft. Roadway: 22.6 ft. Main Spans: 5
Built 1908 By: Toledo-Massillon Bridge Company of Toledo, Ohio and A. N. Nelson
One of the most stunning landmark bridges in all of Pennsylvania, yet it was sentenced to demolition for no reason.
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Waltz Mill Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.

Rough Distance: 6.4 Miles (10.2 Kilometers)

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Waltz Mill Road (PA-3037) Over Sewickley Creek in Waltz Mill: Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 93 ft. Main Span: 45 ft. Roadway: 20 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1925 By: Unknown
This bridge had a beautiful brick deck and balustrade railings, and was an early example of its type.
Belle Vernon Bridge
Speers - Belle Vernon Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.

Rough Distance: 7.7 Miles (12.4 Kilometers)

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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.
Speers Railroad Bridge
Belle Vernon Railroad Bridge
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Rough Distance: 7.8 Miles (12.5 Kilometers)

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Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Over Monongahela River in Belle Vernon and Speers: Washington County, Pennsylvania and Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected K-Truss Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 2,610 ft. Main Span: 450 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1930 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and A. N. Doud
This giant bridge is one of the only bridges in the entire state to display the rare K-truss configuration.
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Charleroi-Monessen Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.

Rough Distance: 9.1 Miles (14.6 Kilometers)

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Lock Street (PA-2018) Over Monongahela River in Charleroi and Monessen: Washington County, Pennsylvania and Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 20 Panel Pin-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 1,810 ft. Main Span: 400 ft. Roadway: 22.6 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1906 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Emil Swensson, of Mercantile Bridge Company
A huge example of its type and is a stunning landmark, yet was targeted by PennDOT for reduction to scrap metal.

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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