Regis R. Malady Bridge, Steel arch road bridge in Elizabeth, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
The Regis R. Malady Bridge is a 434.5-foot steel arch structure spanning the Monongahela River with four divided lanes carrying Pennsylvania Route 51 between Elizabeth and West Elizabeth.
Originally opened in 1948 to replace an 1893 bridge, this structure was renamed in 1985 to honor Regis Malady, a former Pennsylvania House of Representatives member who served the Mon Valley communities.
The bridge serves as a vital transportation link connecting Mon Valley communities and represents post-World War II infrastructure development that shaped regional economic growth and community connectivity.
The bridge provides 50 feet of clearance for river traffic below and features freeway ramps at both ends connecting to Route 837 North toward Clairton and Route 837 South to West Elizabeth.
This steel arch bridge maintains its original 1948 design and construction materials while continuing to serve modern traffic demands without significant structural modifications for over seven decades.
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