Brady Street Bridge, Steel bowstring arch bridge in Pittsburgh, United States
Brady Street Bridge was a steel arch bridge that connected Brady Street on Pittsburgh's side with South 22nd Street across the Monongahela River using a tied arch design. Its main span measured around 520 feet with a total length of approximately 2,250 feet, carrying two traffic lanes on a suspended deck.
Built in 1896 by the Schultz Bridge and Iron Company, this structure served as a vital link connecting industrial neighborhoods across the river. It remained in service until closure in 1976 and subsequent demolition in 1978.
The bridge represented a central gathering point between the industrial neighborhoods of Soho and Birmingham, facilitating community connections across the Monongahela River.
The structure no longer exists today, but some original components including railings were preserved and relocated to other parts of the city. These salvaged elements can still be seen at select locations around Pittsburgh.
Original bridge railings were salvaged by the Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation and later reinstalled at Station Square, giving the historic metalwork a second purpose. This preservation effort shows how components of demolished industrial structures found new homes in the city.
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