Veterans Bridge

Veterans Bridge is a steel girder structure that carries Interstate 579 across the Allegheny River in Pittsburgh. The bridge connects different parts of the city and handles heavy traffic flow daily with its multiple lanes for vehicles of varying occupancy levels.

The bridge was built in the late 1980s and marked an important moment in Pittsburgh's infrastructure development during that era. Its completion helped improve transportation connections across the city.

The official opening ceremony in November 1988 featured the 107th National Guard firing howitzers from the bridge deck to commemorate its completion.

The bridge is accessible to vehicles and can experience heavy traffic during peak hours. If you are visiting the area, be aware that traffic can be intense during main commute times.

The bridge design required modifications to surrounding structures, including the removal of a section from a Pennsylvania Railroad freight building's roof.

Location: Pittsburgh

Official opening: 1987

GPS coordinates: 40.44990,-79.99340

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:49