Ohio Connecting Railroad Bridge, Railway bridge in Pittsburgh, United States
The Ohio Connecting Railroad Bridge features two major through truss spans measuring 508 feet and 406 feet over the Ohio River at Brunot's Island.
The original single-track bridge from 1890 was replaced in 1915 with a new structure to accommodate increased freight traffic in Pittsburgh.
The bridge represents Pennsylvania's industrial evolution, connecting various regional railway routes that supported manufacturing and commercial development throughout the 20th century.
Norfolk Southern Railway currently operates the bridge for double-stack containers and mixed freight trains, maintaining essential transportation links across the Ohio River.
The bridge construction included a central car elevator system designed specifically for coal delivery to the power plant on Brunot's Island.
Location: Pittsburgh
Official opening: 1915
GPS coordinates: 40.46280,-80.04290
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:07
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