McKeesport Connecting Railroad Bridge, Railroad truss bridge in Allegheny County, United States.
The McKeesport Connecting Railroad Bridge stretches across the Monongahela River with a main span of 324 feet and a clearance of 49 feet below.
Built in 1890 by A. & P. Roberts and Company, this bridge connected the U.S. Steel Duquesne Works with the National Tube Works in McKeesport for industrial transport.
The bridge transformation from rail to pedestrian use represents the shift from industrial manufacturing to recreational infrastructure in western Pennsylvania.
The structure now serves as part of the Great Allegheny Passage trail system, connecting cyclists and pedestrians between McKeesport and Duquesne.
The bridge features an asymmetrical design where the northern span contains one additional panel compared to the southern span, marking an unusual engineering approach.
Location: Allegheny County
Official opening: 1890
GPS coordinates: 40.35690,-79.84740
Latest update: March 7, 2025 04:43
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