Ambridge-Aliquippa Bridge, Steel cantilever truss bridge in Beaver County, Pennsylvania
The Ambridge-Aliquippa Bridge is a steel cantilever truss bridge that spans across the Ohio River connecting the two communities on either side. The structure carries traffic on 11th Street with two lanes of traffic and supports the daily movement of vehicles between the two towns.
The bridge opened in 1927 as a major engineering achievement connecting the two river communities that had grown with industrial development. Its construction represented an important milestone in connecting the region's manufacturing centers with improved transportation infrastructure.
The structure represents the industrial growth of the region, linking communities that developed around the American Bridge Company and Jones & Laughlin Steel Company operations.
The bridge is easily accessible by car from 11th Street and serves as the primary crossing point between the two towns. Pedestrians can walk across using the designated pathways on either side of the roadway.
The bridge originally carried a different name that reflected earlier settlement patterns before being renamed as the two communities evolved. The name change reflects how local geography was reshaped by industrial growth and economic shifts in the valley.
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