George Westinghouse Bridge

The George Westinghouse Bridge is a concrete arch span crossing Turtle Creek Valley with five sections and a main opening of about 460 feet (140 meters). The structure carries U.S. Route 30 at a height of around 240 feet (73 meters) above the valley floor.

The bridge was completed in 1932 by engineers Vernon R. Covell and George S. Richardson as part of modernizing transportation infrastructure around Pittsburgh. The project cost about 1.75 million dollars and represented advances in arch bridge construction at that time.

The bridge pylons feature decorative Art Deco reliefs created by Frank Vittor, giving the engineering structure artistic details. These embellishments show how industrial projects could incorporate craftwork alongside function.

The bridge is open to vehicle traffic on U.S. Route 30 and offers good views over the valley and surrounding area. Visitors can enjoy the outlook from the roadway or from suitable vantage points nearby.

From the bridge, travelers can see the Edgar Thomson Steel Works and Kennywood amusement park, two different sides of the region's industrial history. These views show how steel production and leisure industries grew side by side in the area.

Location: Allegheny County

Inception: September 10, 1932

Architects: Vernon R. Covell, George S. Richardson

GPS coordinates: 40.39225,-79.83557

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:30