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Carrie Furnace Hot Metal Railroad Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.

Rough Distance: 0 Miles (0 Kilometers)

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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.
Rankin Bridge
George Rankin Jr. Memorial Bridge
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Rough Distance: 0.4 Miles (0.6 Kilometers)

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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.

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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