Speers Railroad Bridge, Railway bridge in Pennsylvania, United States
Speers Railroad Bridge is a railway crossing that spans the Monongahela River between Speers and North Belle Vernon. It uses a metal truss design typical of railroad infrastructure built in this era, allowing trains to pass safely across the wide waterway.
The bridge was built in 1931 by Fort Pitt Bridge Works in Pittsburgh as part of the region's expanding rail network. Its construction came during a period when railroads were central to regional commerce and industrial development.
This bridge connects two communities across the river and reflects how railways shaped the region's industrial growth. For over 90 years, it has been a vital link in the freight network that moved goods across southwestern Pennsylvania.
The bridge is actively used for freight trains and is not open to pedestrians or cyclists, as it serves only railway traffic. Visitors can view the structure from the riverbanks or nearby vantage points along the shore.
The structure uses a K-truss design, a method that is rarely seen outside the Great Plains region. This specialized framework with riveted steel panels represented advanced engineering for its era.
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