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Ridge Avenue Bridge
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Rough Distance: 0 Miles (0 Kilometers)

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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.
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Ohio Street Bridge
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Rough Distance: 0 Miles (0.1 Kilometers)

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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.
Merchant Street Railroad Overpass
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Rough Distance: 0.1 Miles (0.2 Kilometers)

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Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Over Merchant Street in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Through Girder, Fixed
Main Spans: 2
Built By: Unknown
This is a small plate girder grade separation bridge.
Lake Elizabeth Bridges
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Rough Distance: 0.2 Miles (0.3 Kilometers)

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Pedestrian Walkway Over Lake Elizabeth in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 51 ft. Main Span: 51 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This listing covers two concrete arch bridges that are found providing pedestrian access to a small island in Lake Elizabeth near the National Avirary.
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West Park Bridge
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Rough Distance: 0.2 Miles (0.3 Kilometers)

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Abandoned Path Over Railroad (Norfolk Southern) in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This bridge has been abandoned and its deck has fallen apart.
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North-Brighton Bridge
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Rough Distance: 0.3 Miles (0.5 Kilometers)

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North Avenue and Brighton Road Over Railroad (Norfolk Southern) in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Through Girder, Fixed
Length: 88 ft. Main Span: 84 ft. Roadway: 36 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1929 By: Unknown
This former Pennsylvania Railroad overpass is noted for its concrete encased girder design and its location right at an intersection, making it an extremely wide bridge.
Fort Duquesne Bridge
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Rough Distance: 0.4 Miles (0.7 Kilometers)

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I-279 Over Allegheny River in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Tied Solid Ribbed Through Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Continuous Box Beam, Fixed
Length: 921 ft. Main Span: 432 ft. Roadway: 53.5 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1959 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Richardson, Gordon, and Associates of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (George S. Richardson)
The smaller of two similar double-deck arch bridges that frame the Point at Pittsburgh.
6th Street Bridge
Roberto Clemente Bridge
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Rough Distance: 0.6 Miles (0.9 Kilometers)

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6th Street Over Allegheny River in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Through Plate Girder Stiffening Eyebar Chain Suspension, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 995 ft. Main Span: 430 ft. Roadway: 38 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1928 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Allegheny County Department of Public Works, Vernon R Covell and T. J. Wilkerson of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania
Most suspension bridges use cable; this unusual bridge uses eye-bars.
Portal Bridge
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Rough Distance: 0.6 Miles (1 Kilometers)

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I-279 Over Point State Park Walkway in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 186 ft. Main Span: 182 ft. Roadway: 154 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1968 By: Unknown and Richardson, Gordon, and Associates of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (George S. Richardson)
This unusual bridge was designed with aesthetics in mind for the sake of the park it crosses over.
7th Street Bridge
Andy Warhol Bridge
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Rough Distance: 0.6 Miles (1 Kilometers)

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7th Street Over Allegheny River in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Through Plate Girder Stiffening Eyebar Chain Suspension, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 1,061 ft. Main Span: 422 ft. Roadway: 38 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1926 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Allegheny County Department of Public Works, Vernon R Covell and T. J. Wilkerson of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania
One of the Three Sisters bridges in Pittsburgh, this is the middle span.
9th Street Bridge
Rachel Carson Bridge
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Rough Distance: 0.7 Miles (1.1 Kilometers)

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9th Street Over Allegheny River in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Through Plate Girder Stiffening Eyebar Chain Suspension, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 995 ft. Main Span: 410 ft. Roadway: 38 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1926 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Allegheny County Department of Public Works, Vernon R Covell and T. J. Wilkerson of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania
One of the famous Three Sisters bridges in Pittsburgh.
Fort Pitt Bridge
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Rough Distance: 0.8 Miles (1.2 Kilometers)

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I-279 and I-376 Over Monongahela River in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Tied Solid Ribbed Through Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 1,207 ft. Main Span: 750 ft. Roadway: 51.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1959 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Richardson, Gordon, and Associates of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (George S. Richardson)
This is the larger of two nearly identical bridges leading to the Point and downtown Pittsburgh.
Fort Wayne Railroad Bridge
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Rough Distance: 0.9 Miles (1.5 Kilometers)

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Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Over Allegheny River in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 14 Panel Pin-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 985 ft. Main Span: 319 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1904 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This is the signature railroad span of the Allegheny River in Pittsburgh.
Columbus Avenue Bridge
Washington Avenue Bridge / Warner Street Bridge
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Rough Distance: 1 Miles (1.5 Kilometers)

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Columbus Avenue Over Railroad (Norfolk Southern) in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Through Girder, Fixed
Length: 237 ft. Main Span: 107 ft. Roadway: 27.9 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1907 By: Unknown
This altered bridge remains noteworthy because of its unusual sharply curved design.
Veterans Bridge
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Rough Distance: 1.1 Miles (1.7 Kilometers)

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I-579 Over Allegheny River in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Continuous Deck Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 1,050 ft. Main Span: 440 ft. Roadway: 139 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1986 By: Unknown
The ugliest bridge over a river in downtown Pittsburgh, this bridge is only included here for continuity of people wishing to tour the famous downtown Pittsburgh bridges.
West End Bridge
West End - North Side Bridge
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Rough Distance: 1.1 Miles (1.7 Kilometers)

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US-19 Over Ohio River and Railroad in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Tied Braced Ribbed Through Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 1,221 ft. Main Span: 780 ft. Roadway: 40.7 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1932 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Allegheny County Department of Public Works, Vernon R Covell
A visual gateway for the Ohio River, this bridge has an extremely tall arch, and is very photogenic.
Smithfield Street Bridge
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Rough Distance: 1.1 Miles (1.8 Kilometers)

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Smithfield Street Over Monongahela River in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 13 Panel Pin-Connected Lenticular Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 1,177 ft. Main Span: 360 ft. Roadway: 42 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1883 By: Andrew Kloman and Gustav Lindenthal
In a city of historic bridges, this is Pittsburgh's most important remaining bridge, and perhaps the most visually stunning as well.
Saw Mill Run Railroad Bridge
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Rough Distance: 1.2 Miles (1.9 Kilometers)

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Railroad (CSX) Over Saw Mill Run in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built 1910 By: Unknown
This is a tiny concrete arch railroad bridge.
Carson Street Saw Mill Run Bridge
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Rough Distance: 1.2 Miles (1.9 Kilometers)

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Carson Street Over Saw Mill Run in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 36 ft. Main Span: 36 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1910 By: Unknown
This tiny concrete arch bridge is hidden underneath ramps and roads in this area.
16th Street Bridge
David McCullough Bridge
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Rough Distance: 1.2 Miles (1.9 Kilometers)

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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.
Maple Avenue Bridge
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Rough Distance: 1.2 Miles (2 Kilometers)

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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.
Sawmill Run Bridge
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Rough Distance: 1.3 Miles (2 Kilometers)

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Abandoned Road Over Sawmill Run in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This abandoned bridge hints at a former intersection arrangement in this area.
West End Stone Arch Railroad Bridge
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Rough Distance: 1.3 Miles (2 Kilometers)

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Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Over Railroad (Abandoned Pittsburgh Northwestern Railway) in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Stone Deck Arch, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This unusual skewed stone arch bridge is buried by trees today.
Swindell Bridge
East Street Bridge
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Rough Distance: 1.4 Miles (2.2 Kilometers)

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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.
Panhandle Railroad Bridge
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Rough Distance: 1.4 Miles (2.2 Kilometers)

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Railroad (Port Authority T Line) Over Monongahela River, Railroad, and Local Streets in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 14 Panel Pin-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 10 Panel Pin-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed
Main Span: 351 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1903 By: Unknown
This impressive railroad bridge features a variety of span types and truss configurations.
Arlington Avenue Railroad Bridge
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Rough Distance: 1.4 Miles (2.3 Kilometers)

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Railroad (Penn Central) Over Arlington Avenue in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This bridge is noted for its extreme skew that is accommodated with non-skewed spans.
Liberty Bridge
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Rough Distance: 1.4 Miles (2.3 Kilometers)

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Crosstown Boulevard (Liberty Avenue) Over Monongahela River in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Cantilever 18 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 2,663 ft. Main Span: 450 ft. Roadway: 56 ft. Main Spans: 4
Built 1928 By: Independent Bridge Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
A massive cantilevered deck truss span is one of the core downtown historic bridges.
Saw Mill Run Building Bridge
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Rough Distance: 1.4 Miles (2.3 Kilometers)

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110 South Main Street (Building) Over Saw Mill Run in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
In Pittsburgh, the City of Bridges, even buildings can come in the form of a bridge, in this case a riveted deck plate girder.
Terminal Way Bridge
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Rough Distance: 1.5 Miles (2.5 Kilometers)

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Terminal Way Over Railroad (CSX) in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Main Spans: 2
Built 1905 By: Unknown
This deck plate girder was built to provide a connection between two buildings in the Pittsburgh Terminal Warehouse and Transfer Company complex over a railroad below.
Terminal Street Bridge
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Rough Distance: 1.5 Miles (2.5 Kilometers)

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Terminal Street Over Railroad (Pittsburgh and Lake Erie) in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Main Spans: 2
Built By: Unknown
This unusual bridge spans between two buildings.
Pittsburgh Terminal Warehouse and Transfer Company Bridge
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Rough Distance: 1.6 Miles (2.5 Kilometers)

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Building Access Over Terminal Way in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Lattice Through Girder, Fixed
Length: 42 ft. Main Span: 40 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1905 By: Unknown
This rare lattice girder bridge is an access structure between the two large buildings at this location.
Seldom Seen Railroad Bridge
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Rough Distance: 1.7 Miles (2.8 Kilometers)

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Railroad (Abandoned Wabash Railroad) Over Sawmill Run in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Stone and Brick Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built 1902 By: Unknown
This bridge may be seldom seen, but it is most certainly worth seeing as a beautiful and rare skewed example of an uncommon stone and brick arch bridge.
10th Street Bridge
Philip Murray Bridge
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Rough Distance: 1.8 Miles (2.8 Kilometers)

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10th Street Over Monongahela River in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 29 Panel Plate Girder Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed
Length: 1,275 ft. Main Span: 725 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1933 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Allegheny County Department of Public Works, Vernon R Covell
This graceful suspension bridge is a stunning landmark that is enjoyable to cross as well as view from a distance.
McArdle Roadway Viaduct
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Rough Distance: 1.8 Miles (2.9 Kilometers)

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P.J. McArdle Roadway Over Railroad (Norfolk Southern) 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: 548 ft. Main Span: 215 ft. Roadway: 27 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1933 By: Unknown
This beautiful bridge runs right up a hillside, and its trusses are visible from many parts of the city.
Herr's Island Railroad Bridge
West Penn Railroad Bridge
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Rough Distance: 1.9 Miles (3 Kilometers)

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Railroad (Rail-Trail) Over Allegheny River Back Channel in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 278 ft. Main Span: 192 ft. Roadway: 20 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1903 By: Unknown
This bridge is part of a fairly popular walkway with great views of the city, and is noted for its vertical end posts.
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McArdle Roadway Pedestrian Overpass
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Rough Distance: 1.9 Miles (3.1 Kilometers)

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Walkway (Abandoned) Over P.J. McArdle Roadway in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected Camelback Through Truss, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
There once was likely a lot more to this very unusual overpass that today leads nowhere.
Robert McAfee Bridge
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Rough Distance: 2.1 Miles (3.4 Kilometers)

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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.
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Davis Avenue Bridge
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Rough Distance: 2.1 Miles (3.4 Kilometers)

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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.
Ohio River Boulevard Eckert Street Bridge
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Rough Distance: 2.1 Miles (3.4 Kilometers)

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Ohio River Boulevard (PA-65) Over Eckert Street in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Slab, Fixed
Length: 510 ft. Main Span: 270 ft. Roadway: 49 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1930 By: Booth and Flinn Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Allegheny County Department of Public Works
This is a very large and impressive concrete arch structure, one of several such structures in Pittsburgh.
Ohio Connecting Railroad Bridge
Brunot Island Railroad Bridge
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Rough Distance: 2.1 Miles (3.4 Kilometers)

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Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Over Ohio River in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 18 Panel Rivet-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 4,548 ft. Main Span: 525 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1915 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
Constructed with innovative methods, this is a very long bridge with a record-breaking rivet-connected truss span.
31st Street Bridge
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Rough Distance: 2.3 Miles (3.6 Kilometers)

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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.
28th Street Bridge
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Rough Distance: 2.3 Miles (3.7 Kilometers)

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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.
Herrs Island Back Channel Railroad Bridge North
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Rough Distance: 2.4 Miles (3.9 Kilometers)

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Railroad (Abandoned Allegheny Valley Railroad) Over Allegheny River Back Channel in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Through Girder, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built 1880 By: Unknown
This is a rare example of a heavily skewed, pin-connected railroad truss bridge.
Busway Ramp Bridge
Saw Mill Run Boulevard Bridge
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Rough Distance: 2.4 Miles (3.9 Kilometers)

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Busway Ramp (Saw Mill Run Boulevard) Over Liberty Avenue (US-19) in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built 1939 By: Unknown
This deck plate girder has an extreme skew and was built with Depression era relief funds.
Herrs Island Allegheny River Railroad Bridge
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Rough Distance: 2.5 Miles (3.9 Kilometers)

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Railroad (Allegheny Valley Railroad) Over Allegheny River and Various Streets in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 3,310 ft. Main Span: 400 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1921 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This heavy-duty bridge carries railroad traffic clear across the river and its back channel as well as several streets.
Birmingham Bridge
Brady Street Bridge
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Rough Distance: 2.5 Miles (4.1 Kilometers)

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PA-2085 Over Monongahela River in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Tied Solid Ribbed Through Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 1,662 ft. Main Span: 620 ft. Roadway: 93.5 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1976 By: Unknown
This is one of two non-historic bridges crossing the big three rivers in downtown Pittsburgh and is only included here for continuity of people wishing to tour the famous downtown Pittsburgh bridges.
21st Street Railroad Bridges
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Rough Distance: 2.6 Miles (4.3 Kilometers)

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Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Over 21st Street in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Through Girder, Fixed
Main Spans: 3
Built By: Unknown
This pair of bridges, one abandoned bridge for a single set of tracks and a wider bridge for four sets of tracks with only two currently, are representative examples of their type.
Mission Street Bridge West
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Rough Distance: 2.7 Miles (4.3 Kilometers)

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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.
Ohio River Boulevard Verner Avenue Bridge
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Rough Distance: 2.8 Miles (4.4 Kilometers)

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Ohio River Boulevard (PA-65) Over Verner Avenue in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Slab, Fixed
Length: 390 ft. Main Span: 210 ft. Roadway: 47.9 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1930 By: Booth and Flinn Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Allegheny County Department of Public Works
This historic bridge has been decimated by unsightly and severe alteration.
Carson Street Railroad Bridges
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Rough Distance: 2.8 Miles (4.5 Kilometers)

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Railroad (CSX) Over Chartiers Creek in McKees Rocks: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Modified Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
An impressive pair of identical truss bridges sitting side by side.
Carson Street Bridge
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Rough Distance: 2.8 Miles (4.5 Kilometers)

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Carson Street Over Chartiers Creek in McKees Rocks: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 144 ft. Main Span: 140 ft. Roadway: 34 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1925 By: McClintic-Marshall Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Allegheny County Department of Public Works
This bridge is actually a very tall pony truss to which overhead bracing was added.
Mission Street Bridge East
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Rough Distance: 2.8 Miles (4.6 Kilometers)

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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.
McKees Rocks Bridge
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Rough Distance: 2.9 Miles (4.6 Kilometers)

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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!
Washington Crossing Bridge
40th Street Bridge
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Rough Distance: 2.9 Miles (4.7 Kilometers)

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40th Street (PA-2124) Over Allegheny River and Various Railroads, Streets, and Trails in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Three-Hinged Solid Ribbed Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 2,432 ft. Main Span: 380 ft. Roadway: 39 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1924 By: McClintic-Marshall Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Allegheny County Department of Public Works
Including several decorative elements, the structure of this steel arch bridge even on its own would be graceful and beautiful.
Greentree Road Bridge
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Rough Distance: 2.9 Miles (4.7 Kilometers)

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Greentree Road (PA-121) Over I-376, US-22, US-30 (Penn Lincoln Parkway / Parkway West) in Green Tree: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 142 ft. Main Span: 85 ft. Roadway: 54 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1950 By: Unknown
This overpass is noted for its riveted, arched, built-up beam design.
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Boulevard of the Allies Bridge
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Rough Distance: 3 Miles (4.7 Kilometers)

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Boulevard of the Allies (PA-885) Over Various Streets in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Through Girder, Fixed
Length: 351 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1928 By: McClintic-Marshall Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
This bridge was part of an early example of an attempt to control city congestion and create better traffic flow.
California Avenue Bridge
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Rough Distance: 3.2 Miles (5.2 Kilometers)

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California Avenue Over Farragut Street and Jacks Run in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Slab, Fixed
Length: 770 ft. Main Span: 320 ft. Roadway: 38 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1925 By: John F. Casey Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
This impressive monument features a higher degree of historic integrity than other Pittsburgh examples.
Hot Metal Bridge
Monongahela Connecting Railroad Bridge
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Rough Distance: 3.4 Miles (5.5 Kilometers)

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Eliza Furnace Trail Over Monongahela River in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 16 Panel Pin-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed
Main Span: 321 ft. Main Spans: 6
Built 1900 By: Unknown
This former railroad bridge was rehabilitated and converted for pedestrian use.
Hot Metal Street Bridge
Monongahela Connecting Railroad Bridge
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Rough Distance: 3.4 Miles (5.5 Kilometers)

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Hot Metal Street (Gateway Boulevard) Over Monongahela River in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 16 Panel Pin-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 1,117 ft. Main Span: 321 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 5
Built 1904 By: Unknown
This former railroad bridge was rehabilitated and converted for vehicular use.
Schenley Drive Bridge
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Rough Distance: 3.8 Miles (6.2 Kilometers)

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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.
Charles Anderson Memorial Bridge
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Rough Distance: 3.9 Miles (6.3 Kilometers)

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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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Preston Foot Bridge
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Rough Distance: 3.9 Miles (6.4 Kilometers)

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Walkway (Abandoned) Over Railroad CSX) in McKees Rocks: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Main Spans: 3
Built 1912 By: Unknown
An impressive, multi-span example of a historic pedestrian truss bridge.
Swinburne Bridge
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Rough Distance: 4 Miles (6.5 Kilometers)

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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.
Panther Hollow Bridge
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Rough Distance: 4 Miles (6.5 Kilometers)

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Schenley Drive Over Panther Hollow 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: 640 ft. Main Span: 360 ft. Roadway: 39 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1897 By: Shultz Bridge and Iron Works of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Henry B. Rust
One of two rare and impressive deck arch bridges in Schenley Park that feature stone arch approach spans as well.
Frazier Street Bridge
Junction Hollow Bridge, Four Mile Run Bridge
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Rough Distance: 4.1 Miles (6.5 Kilometers)

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I-376, US-22, US-30 (Penn Lincoln Parkway / Parkway East) Over 4 Mile Run and Various Streets and Railroad in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Continuous 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 1,015 ft. Main Span: 264 ft. Roadway: 92 ft. Main Spans: 4
Built 1951 By: B. Perini and Sons of Framingham, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania State Highway Department
This large deck truss soars over an entire neighborhood hidden in the valley below.
Glenbury Street Railroad Overpass
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Rough Distance: 4.3 Miles (6.9 Kilometers)

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Railroad (Pittsburgh and West Virginia) Over Glenbury Street in Pttsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This is a typical narrow tunnel-like concrete arch railroad overpass.
Irvine Street Footbridge
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Rough Distance: 4.3 Miles (7 Kilometers)

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Irvine Street Over Railroad (CSX) in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This is an abandoned riveted pedestrian overpass truss bridge, with the approach at Irvine Street having been removed.
Whiskey Run Viaduct
Norfolk and Western Railway Bridge
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Rough Distance: 4.7 Miles (7.5 Kilometers)

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Railroad (Norfolk Southern, Wheeling and Lake Erie) Over I-376 (Parkway West) in Carnegie: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Continuous (Straight Chords) Rivet-Connected Modified Warren (Subdivided) Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Built 1904 By: Unknown
This unusual continuous truss bridge should be a familiar sight to anyone entering or leaving the Pittsburgh area via I-376.
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Beechwood Boulevard Bridge
Greenfield Bridge
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Rough Distance: 4.7 Miles (7.6 Kilometers)

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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.
Negley Avenue Bridge
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Rough Distance: 4.8 Miles (7.7 Kilometers)

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Negley Avenue Over Railroad (Norfolk Southern) and East Busway in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 106 ft. Main Span: 104 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1924 By: Unknown
This classic pony truss with heavy members contributes to the history of the Pennsylvania Railroad mainline.
Parkway West Carnegie Interchange
I-376 Carnegie Interchange Exit 65
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Rough Distance: 4.9 Miles (7.9 Kilometers)

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I-376 Ramp Over I-376, US-22, US-30 (Penn Lincoln Parkway / Parkway West) in Carnegie and Scott Township: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Through Girder, Fixed
Length: 172 ft. Main Span: 99 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1952 By: Unknown
This expressway interchange is noted for its use of through plate girders.
Fleming Park Bridge
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Rough Distance: 5 Miles (8 Kilometers)

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Neville Road Over Ohio River Back Channel in Neville Township: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 807 ft. Main Span: 361 ft. Roadway: 50.2 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1955 By: Pittsburgh - Des Moines Steel Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
A large and traditional example of mid 20th Century truss bridge construction.
Melanchton Street Footbridge
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Rough Distance: 5.1 Miles (8.2 Kilometers)

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Melanchton Street (Pedestrian Walkway) Over Railroad (CSX) in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 362 ft. Main Span: 140 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built By: Unknown
This is an unusual riveted pedestrian footbridge truss of considerable size.
62nd Street Bridge
Senator Robert D. Fleming Bridge
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Rough Distance: 5.1 Miles (8.3 Kilometers)

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62nd Street (PA-8) Over Allegheny River and Various Streets and Railroad in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Cantilever 16 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Cantilever Deck Girder,
Length: 2,106 ft. Main Span: 400 ft. Roadway: 50 ft. Main Spans: 4
Built 1960 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Parsons, Brinckerhoff, Hall, and Macdonald of New York, New York
This late example of a riveted cantilever truss bridge has an unusually shaped truss, with a shallow arched appearance.
Neville Island Railroad Bridge
Pittsburgh, Chartiers and Youghiogheny Railroad Bridge
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Rough Distance: 5.1 Miles (8.3 Kilometers)

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Railroad (Ohio Central) Over Ohio River Back Channel in Neville Township: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Pin-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Double-Intersection Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 800 ft. Main Span: 260 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1894 By: Unknown
This bridge is unusual because it includes both a Pennsylvania and double-intersection Warren truss span.
Ohio River Boulevard Spruce Run Bridge
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Rough Distance: 5.3 Miles (8.5 Kilometers)

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Ohio River Boulevard (PA-65) Over Spruce Run and Spruce Road in Ben Avon: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Slab, Fixed
Length: 630 ft. Main Span: 150 ft. Roadway: 48 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1930 By: Booth and Flinn Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Allegheny County Department of Public Works
One of several large and impressive concrete arch bridges on the Ohio River Boulevard.
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Highland Avenue Bridge
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Rough Distance: 5.3 Miles (8.6 Kilometers)

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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.
Brighton Road Bridge
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Rough Distance: 5.4 Miles (8.7 Kilometers)

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Brighton Road Over Spruce Run in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Stone Semicircular Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 17 ft. Main Span: 17 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1896 By: Charles M. Driver and Allegheny County Department of Public Works
This tiny stone arch bridge retains good historic integrity and is situated on a sharp curve in the road.
Rosslyn Road Bridge
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Rough Distance: 5.5 Miles (8.8 Kilometers)

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Rosslyn Road Over I-376, US-22, US-30 (Penn Lincoln Parkway / Parkway West) in Rosslyn Farms: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Through Girder, Fixed
Length: 184 ft. Main Span: 114 ft. Roadway: 32.5 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1951 By: Unknown
This is a representative example of a plate girder overpass on the parkway.
Pittsburgh and Ohio Central Railroad Bridge
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Rough Distance: 5.7 Miles (9.2 Kilometers)

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Railroad (Pittsburgh and Ohio Central) Over Chartiers Creek in Carnegie: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This railroad truss has good historic integrity and would be very beautiful if cleaned up.
Glenwood Bridge
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Rough Distance: 5.7 Miles (9.2 Kilometers)

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PA-885 Over Monongahela River, Railroad, and Carson Street in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Continuous 18 Panel Bolt-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 2,276 ft. Main Span: 567 ft. Roadway: 54 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1966 By: Unknown and Richardson, Gordon, and Associates of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (George S. Richardson)
This bridge is unusual because most of the trusses are below deck except at the piers where they rise up forming a through truss design.
Carothers Avenue Bridge
Glendale Bridge
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Rough Distance: 5.7 Miles (9.2 Kilometers)

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Carothers Avenue (3rd Street) Over Chartiers Creek in Carnegie: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 146 ft. Main Span: 140 ft. Roadway: 28 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1927 By: James F. Powers and Allegheny County Department of Public Works
This extremely long span pony truss bridge is listed as the longest simple Warren pony truss span in the entire state!
Glenwood Railroad Bridge
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Rough Distance: 5.9 Miles (9.5 Kilometers)

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Railroad (CSX) Over Monongahela River in Pittsburgh and West Homestead: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 9 Panel Pin-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 2,700 ft. Main Span: 465 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1915 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This bridge is noted for its large rivet-connected Pennsylvania through truss span.
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Herron Avenue Bridge
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Rough Distance: 6.1 Miles (9.8 Kilometers)

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Herron Avenue Over Lowries Run in Emsworth: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Through Girder, Fixed
Length: 81 ft. Main Span: 77 ft. Roadway: 14.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: Unknown
A traditionally composed example of a highway plate girder bridge.
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Heth's Run Bridge
Haights Run Bridge
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Rough Distance: 6.1 Miles (9.8 Kilometers)

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Butler Street (PA-8) Over Heth's Run (Haights Run) in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 327 ft. Main Span: 255 ft. Roadway: 32.2 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1914 By: Cummings Structural Concrete Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (Robert A. Cummings) and T. J. Wilkerson of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania
This arch bridge has been mostly buried in dirt!
Homestead High Level Bridge
Homestead Grays Bridge
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Rough Distance: 6.2 Miles (10 Kilometers)

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Browns Hill Road Over Monongahela River in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Continuous 22 Panel Rivet-Connected Wichert Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 3,109 ft. Main Span: 534 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 4
Built 1936 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and George S. Richardson of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
This bridge is an extremely rare example of a bridge with a Wichert truss detail.
WHEMCO Access Bridge
West Homestead Footbridge
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Rough Distance: 6.3 Miles (10.1 Kilometers)

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Pedestrian Walkway Over Railroad in West Homestead: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Main Span: 100 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This riveted through truss foot bridge has been abandoned with its approaches removed.
Duck Hollow Railroad Bridge
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Rough Distance: 6.3 Miles (10.1 Kilometers)

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Railroad (Baltimore and Ohio) Over 9 Mile Run in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Through Girder, Fixed
Built By: Unknown
This railroad bridge has built-up beams and is supported by built-up steel bents.
Duck Hollow Bridge
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Rough Distance: 6.3 Miles (10.1 Kilometers)

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McFarren Street (Second Avenue) Over 9 Mile Run in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Through Girder, Fixed
Length: 80 ft. Main Span: 77 ft. Roadway: 15.7 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1886 By: Unknown
This is a very old example of a deck plate girder bridge.
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Ohio River Boulevard Lowries Run Bridge
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Rough Distance: 6.3 Miles (10.2 Kilometers)

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Ohio River Boulevard (PA-65) Over Lowries Run in Emsworth: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Through Girder, Fixed
Length: 80 ft. Main Span: 76 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1930 By: Booth and Flinn Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Allegheny County Department of Public Works
This plate girder retained original railings and was located at the historic end of the Ohio River Blvd.
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Larimer Avenue Bridge
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Rough Distance: 6.4 Miles (10.3 Kilometers)

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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.
Highland Park Bridge
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Rough Distance: 6.5 Miles (10.5 Kilometers)

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PA-1005 Over Allegheny River, PA-8, Railroad (Norfolk Southern) in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Cantilever 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 2,423 ft. Main Span: 278 ft. Roadway: 56 ft. Main Spans: 7
Built 1940 By: Bethlehem Steel Company of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and Allegheny County Department of Public Works
Built with Depression-era federal relief funds, this is an unusual type of cantilver bridge with its multiple relatively short spans..
Lincoln Avenue Bridge
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Rough Distance: 6.6 Miles (10.6 Kilometers)

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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.
Brilliant Cutoff Viaduct
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Rough Distance: 6.6 Miles (10.6 Kilometers)

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Railroad (Penn Central) Over Silver Lake Drive in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Stone Semicircular Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Through Girder, Fixed
Main Spans: 5
Built 1903 By: Columbia Contracting Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
This is an impressive high level stone arch railroad bridge.
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Commercial Street Bridge
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Rough Distance: 6.6 Miles (10.7 Kilometers)

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I-376, US-22, US-30 (Penn Lincoln Parkway / Parkway East) Over 9 Mile Run and Commercial Street in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 863 ft. Main Span: 176 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1950 By: Dinardo Incorporated of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Richardson, Gordon, and Associates of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (George S. Richardson)
This large concrete arch bridge is configured as two parallel bridges, and is noted for its lack of bracing between arch ribs, giving the bridge an open appearance.
Aspinwall Railroad Bridge
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Rough Distance: 6.9 Miles (11.1 Kilometers)

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Railroad (Allegheny Valley Railroad) Over Allegheny River and Railroads in Aspinwall and Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 11 Panel Pin-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 1,835 ft. Main Span: 410 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1904 By: Pennsylvania Steel Company of Steelton, Pennsylvania and American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This large pin-connected through truss bridge also features an unusual Y approach structure at the north end.
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Dorrington Road Bridge
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Rough Distance: 7.2 Miles (11.6 Kilometers)

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Dorrington Road (PA-3117) Over Robinson Run in Ewingsville: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 5 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 60 ft. Main Span: 55 ft. Roadway: 15.7 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1888 By: Pittsburgh Bridge Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
The fate of this ancient and extremely rare, historically intact bridge with vertical end posts is in question!
Clairton Boulevard Bridge
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Rough Distance: 7.4 Miles (11.8 Kilometers)

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Clairton Boulevard Over Lebanon Church Road (Curry Hollow Road) in Pleasant Hills: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Concrete Rigid-Frame, Fixed
Length: 72 ft. Main Span: 68 ft. Roadway: 51.5 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1939 By: Unknown
This PWA project is a remarkably complete and largely unaltered example of an early interchange and associated overpass bridge.
Munhall Railroad Bridge
Pinkerton's Landing Railroad Bridge
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Rough Distance: 7.4 Miles (11.9 Kilometers)

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Railroad (CSX) Over Monongahela River in Munhall and Swissvale: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 10 Panel Bolt-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 10 Panel Bolt-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 1,250 ft. Main Span: 270 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1963 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
Sitting on stone piers of an older bridge, this mid-20th century truss bridge is at the location of the Battle of Homestead.
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Lebanon Road Bridge
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Rough Distance: 7.5 Miles (12 Kilometers)

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Lebanon Road (PA-885) Over Railroad (Union Railroad) in West Mifflin: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 146 ft. Main Span: 110 ft. Roadway: 42.7 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: Unknown and Pennsylvania State Highway Department
This unique concrete arch bridge had an extremely rare and unusual stepped skew design!
Brownsville Road Bridge
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Rough Distance: 7.6 Miles (12.3 Kilometers)

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Brownsville Road Over Lick Run in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This is a very tiny concrete arch bridge.
Washington Avenue Bridge
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Rough Distance: 7.9 Miles (12.7 Kilometers)

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Washington Avenue Over Railroad (Norfolk Southern), Waverly Street, and Busway in Swissvale: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Through Girder, Fixed
Length: 122 ft. Main Span: 90 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1907 By: Pennsylvania Steel Company of Steelton, Pennsylvania
This plate girder bridge is noted for the unique holes in the web, which are riveted and appear to be original.
Carrie Furnace Hot Metal Railroad Bridge
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Rough Distance: 8.2 Miles (13.1 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: 8.5 Miles (13.7 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.
Wilson Road Bridge
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Rough Distance: 8.6 Miles (13.8 Kilometers)

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Wilson Road Over Lick Run in Jefferson: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Corrugated Multi-Plate Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built 1935 By: Unknown and R. A. Schneider
This tiny stone faced bridge is an example of a bridge that looks like a stone arch but is not, a style that was a fad in the 1930s.
Talbot and Kenmawr Avenue Ramp Bridges
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Rough Distance: 8.7 Miles (14 Kilometers)

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Talbot and Kenmawr Avenue Ramps Over West Braddock Avenue and Fleet Street in Rankin: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Continuous Variable Depth Deck Girder, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 552 ft. Main Span: 136 ft. Roadway: 44 ft. Main Spans: 4
Built 1951 By: Unknown and Allegheny County Department of Public Works
This pair of bridges offer unusual construction details as they serve their purpose of providing an approach to the Rankin Bridge entrance.
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Overland Street Bridge
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Rough Distance: 9.1 Miles (14.7 Kilometers)

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Overland Street Over Railroad (Norfolk Southern) in Braddock and North Braddock: , United States
Metal Through Girder, Fixed
Length: 75 ft. Main Span: 73 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1913 By: Unknown
This classic and largely unaltered plate girder overpass was demolished!
Montour Park Bridge
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Rough Distance: 9.4 Miles (15.1 Kilometers)

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Abandoned Road Over Montour Run in Robinson Township and Moon Township: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Full-Slope Pony Truss, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
This abandoned bridge has the distinctive details indicating it is an extremely early surviving example of a pin-connected Pratt truss.
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Frazier Street Footbridge
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Rough Distance: 9.8 Miles (15.8 Kilometers)

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Frazier Street (Pedestrian Walkway) Over Railroad (Norfolk Southern) in Braddock: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected Double-Intersection Warren Bedstead Pony Truss, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This was a small scale and lightweight riveted pedestrian footbridge, noted for its bedstead design.
Homeville Road Viaduct
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Rough Distance: 9.8 Miles (15.8 Kilometers)

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Homeville Road Over Thompson Run, Grant Avenue Extension, and Railroad (Union Railroad) in West Mifflin: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 779 ft. Main Span: 215 ft. Roadway: 26 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1954 By: Unknown
This bridge is a good example of a mid-20th century deck truss viaduct.

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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