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Fleming Park Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 0 Miles (0 Kilometers)

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.

Neville Island Railroad Bridge
Pittsburgh, Chartiers and Youghiogheny Railroad Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 0.2 Miles (0.2 Kilometers)

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
HSR

Rough Distance: 0.7 Miles (1.1 Kilometers)

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.

Brighton Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 0.9 Miles (1.4 Kilometers)

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.

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Preston Foot Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 1.1 Miles (1.7 Kilometers)

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.

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Herron Avenue Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 1.2 Miles (1.9 Kilometers)

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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Ohio River Boulevard Lowries Run Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 1.4 Miles (2.3 Kilometers)

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.

California Avenue Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 2.1 Miles (3.4 Kilometers)

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.

McKees Rocks Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 2.1 Miles (3.4 Kilometers)

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!

Carson Street Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 2.3 Miles (3.7 Kilometers)

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.

Ohio River Boulevard Verner Avenue Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 2.3 Miles (3.7 Kilometers)

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
HSR

Rough Distance: 2.3 Miles (3.7 Kilometers)

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.

Ohio River Boulevard Eckert Street Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 2.9 Miles (4.6 Kilometers)

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
HSR

Rough Distance: 2.9 Miles (4.7 Kilometers)

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.

Robert McAfee Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 2.9 Miles (4.7 Kilometers)

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
HSR

Rough Distance: 3.4 Miles (5.5 Kilometers)

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.

Columbus Avenue Bridge
Washington Avenue Bridge / Warner Street Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 4 Miles (6.5 Kilometers)

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.

West End Stone Arch Railroad Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 4.3 Miles (6.8 Kilometers)

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.

Saw Mill Run Building Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 4.3 Miles (6.9 Kilometers)

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.

West End Bridge
West End - North Side Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 4.3 Miles (6.9 Kilometers)

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.

Sawmill Run Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 4.3 Miles (7 Kilometers)

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.

Carson Street Saw Mill Run Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 4.3 Miles (7 Kilometers)

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.

Saw Mill Run Railroad Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 4.4 Miles (7 Kilometers)

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.

Rosslyn Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 4.5 Miles (7.2 Kilometers)

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.

Maple Avenue Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 4.6 Miles (7.5 Kilometers)

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.

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North-Brighton Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 4.7 Miles (7.5 Kilometers)

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.

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West Park Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 4.8 Miles (7.7 Kilometers)

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.

Swindell Bridge
East Street Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 4.8 Miles (7.7 Kilometers)

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.

Lake Elizabeth Bridges
HSR

Rough Distance: 4.8 Miles (7.8 Kilometers)

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.

Greentree Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 4.8 Miles (7.8 Kilometers)

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.

Parkway West Carnegie Interchange
I-376 Carnegie Interchange Exit 65
HSR

Rough Distance: 4.9 Miles (7.8 Kilometers)

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.

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Ohio Street Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 5 Miles (8 Kilometers)

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.

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Ridge Avenue Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 5 Miles (8 Kilometers)

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.

Whiskey Run Viaduct
Norfolk and Western Railway Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 5 Miles (8.1 Kilometers)

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.

Merchant Street Railroad Overpass
HSR

Rough Distance: 5.1 Miles (8.2 Kilometers)

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.

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Chestnut Street Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 5.2 Miles (8.3 Kilometers)

Chestnut Road Over Railroad (CSX) in Coraopolis: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren (No Verticals) Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Through Girder, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built 1896 By: Unknown and Allegheny County Department of Public Works

A complete example of a riveted pedestrian footbridge, this historic structure is to be demolished.

Fort Duquesne Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 5.3 Miles (8.5 Kilometers)

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.

Montour Park Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 5.4 Miles (8.6 Kilometers)

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.

Fort Pitt Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 5.4 Miles (8.6 Kilometers)

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.

Portal Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 5.4 Miles (8.7 Kilometers)

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.

Seldom Seen Railroad Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 5.5 Miles (8.8 Kilometers)

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.

6th Street Bridge
Roberto Clemente Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 5.5 Miles (8.9 Kilometers)

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.

Pittsburgh and Ohio Central Railroad Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 5.5 Miles (8.9 Kilometers)

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.

Carothers Avenue Bridge
Glendale Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 5.6 Miles (9 Kilometers)

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!

7th Street Bridge
Andy Warhol Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 5.6 Miles (9.1 Kilometers)

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
HSR

Rough Distance: 5.7 Miles (9.2 Kilometers)

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 Wayne Railroad Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 5.9 Miles (9.4 Kilometers)

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.

Veterans Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 6 Miles (9.6 Kilometers)

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.

Smithfield Street Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 6 Miles (9.6 Kilometers)

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.

16th Street Bridge
David McCullough Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 6.1 Miles (9.7 Kilometers)

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.

Arlington Avenue Railroad Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 6.2 Miles (9.9 Kilometers)

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.

Panhandle Railroad Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 6.2 Miles (10 Kilometers)

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.

Liberty Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 6.3 Miles (10.2 Kilometers)

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.

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Dorrington Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 6.4 Miles (10.2 Kilometers)

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!

Terminal Way Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 6.4 Miles (10.3 Kilometers)

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
HSR

Rough Distance: 6.4 Miles (10.3 Kilometers)

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.

Herr's Island Railroad Bridge
West Penn Railroad Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 6.4 Miles (10.3 Kilometers)

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.

Pittsburgh Terminal Warehouse and Transfer Company Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 6.4 Miles (10.3 Kilometers)

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.

Busway Ramp Bridge
Saw Mill Run Boulevard Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 6.5 Miles (10.5 Kilometers)

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 Back Channel Railroad Bridge North
HSR

Rough Distance: 6.6 Miles (10.7 Kilometers)

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.

McArdle Roadway Viaduct
HSR

Rough Distance: 6.7 Miles (10.8 Kilometers)

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.

31st Street Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 6.7 Miles (10.8 Kilometers)

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.

10th Street Bridge
Philip Murray Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 6.7 Miles (10.8 Kilometers)

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.

Herrs Island Allegheny River Railroad Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 6.8 Miles (10.9 Kilometers)

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.

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McArdle Roadway Pedestrian Overpass
HSR

Rough Distance: 6.8 Miles (11 Kilometers)

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.

28th Street Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 7 Miles (11.2 Kilometers)

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.

Washington Crossing Bridge
40th Street Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 7 Miles (11.3 Kilometers)

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.

Birmingham Bridge
Brady Street Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 7.5 Miles (12.1 Kilometers)

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
HSR

Rough Distance: 7.6 Miles (12.3 Kilometers)

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
HSR

Rough Distance: 7.7 Miles (12.3 Kilometers)

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.

Mission Street Bridge East
HSR

Rough Distance: 7.8 Miles (12.6 Kilometers)

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.

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Boulevard of the Allies Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 7.9 Miles (12.7 Kilometers)

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.

Hot Metal Bridge
Monongahela Connecting Railroad Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 8.4 Miles (13.5 Kilometers)

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
HSR

Rough Distance: 8.4 Miles (13.5 Kilometers)

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.

Glenbury Street Railroad Overpass
HSR

Rough Distance: 8.5 Miles (13.6 Kilometers)

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.

Schenley Drive Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 8.7 Miles (14 Kilometers)

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
HSR

Rough Distance: 8.8 Miles (14.2 Kilometers)

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.

62nd Street Bridge
Senator Robert D. Fleming Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 8.8 Miles (14.2 Kilometers)

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.

Panther Hollow Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 8.9 Miles (14.4 Kilometers)

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.

Swinburne Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9 Miles (14.5 Kilometers)

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.

Frazier Street Bridge
Junction Hollow Bridge, Four Mile Run Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9 Miles (14.5 Kilometers)

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.

Flaugherty Run Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.1 Miles (14.7 Kilometers)

Private Drive Over Flaugherty Run in Coraopolis: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 5 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren (No Verticals) Pony Truss, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This bridge is an uncommon example of a Warren truss bridge with no vertical members.

Irvine Street Footbridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.3 Miles (15 Kilometers)

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.

Negley Avenue Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.4 Miles (15.1 Kilometers)

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.

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Beechwood Boulevard Bridge
Greenfield Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.6 Miles (15.5 Kilometers)

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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Highland Avenue Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.8 Miles (15.8 Kilometers)

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.

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Leet Street Bridge
Oliver Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.9 Miles (15.9 Kilometers)

Leet Street Over Railroad (Norfolk Southern) in Leetsdale: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 109 ft. Main Span: 105 ft. Roadway: 19 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1886 By: Morse Bridge Company of Youngstown, Ohio

One of the oldest truss bridges in the county, this bridge has unusual design details.

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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