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Portal decorations.
Sculpture on portal: man holding pick axe.
Sculpture on portal: man holding gear.
Portal bracing details.
Interpretive signage discussing John Roebling, builder of a previous bridge.
Overview of various award plaques on bridge.
Individual views of various award plaques on bridge.
PennDOT BMS Number on approach span.
Truss panels.
Top chord connections.
Bottom chord connections.
Intermediate connections.
Pony truss approach span top chord connections.
Pony truss approach span diagonal member.
Pony truss approach span vertical member with Carnegie brand.
Pony truss approach span bottom chord connections.
Sway bracing connections.
Lateral bracing connections.
Unusual v-lacing beam. The beam is fastened with modern bolts, not historic rivets.
Bottom chord.
Vertical member with corrugation (ribbon lacing).
Center end post details.
Top chord.
Overhead bracing overview.
Views under bridge.
Pedestrian walkway under approach to bridge, connecting to the Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railroad building.
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