Rachel Carson Bridge, Suspension bridge in downtown Pittsburgh, United States.
The Rachel Carson Bridge spans 840 feet across the Allegheny River with a central span of 410 feet and two side spans of 215 feet each.
The bridge opened on November 26, 1926, and received its current name in 2006 to honor environmental scientist Rachel Carson from nearby Springdale.
The structure stands as one of the Three Sisters bridges, alongside the Roberto Clemente Bridge and Andy Warhol Bridge, representing Pittsburgh's engineering heritage.
Following a comprehensive rehabilitation project completed in 2020, the bridge features four vehicle lanes and two 10-foot-wide sidewalks for pedestrians.
This self-anchored suspension bridge uses an internal anchoring system for its cables rather than external anchor points, making it one of four such bridges worldwide.
Location: Pittsburgh
Inception: November 26, 1926
Official opening: November 26, 1926
Part of: Three Sisters
GPS coordinates: 40.44670,-79.99980
Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29
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