Shippingport Bridge

Shippingport Bridge is a cantilever bridge that crosses the Ohio River between Shippingport and Industry in Pennsylvania. The steel structure carries Pennsylvania Route 168 with two traffic lanes for vehicles heading in both directions.

The bridge opened in 1964 and replaced the Cooks Ferry service that previously crossed the Ohio River at this location. It served as a temporary detour route for US Route 30 from 1969 to 1977 while other sections underwent maintenance.

The structure represents an engineering achievement that transformed local transportation patterns and connected previously isolated communities along the Ohio River banks.

The bridge carries two-way vehicle traffic on Pennsylvania Route 168 and is maintained by the state transportation department. Visitors can cross it during regular traffic hours while following standard driving rules for this type of river crossing.

The southern approach to the bridge sits next to the Beaver Valley Nuclear Power Station, creating an unusual pairing of transportation infrastructure and energy generation. This proximity makes it a point where industrial facilities overlap in a single area.

Location: Beaver County

Inception: 1964

Official opening: 1964

GPS coordinates: 40.62690,-80.43220

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:00