Mingo Creek Viaduct

Mingo Creek Viaduct is a road bridge composed of two parallel steel girder spans extending approximately 2,400 feet. The structure rises around 250 feet above Mingo Creek, Pennsylvania Route 88, and the Wheeling and Lake Erie Railway below.

This viaduct opened in 2002 and represented a major upgrade to transportation infrastructure in southwestern Pennsylvania. The completion improved traffic flow across the region and simplified connections over Mingo Creek and multiple transportation corridors.

The bridge is known locally as Joe Montana Bridges, named after the Pro Football Hall of Famer who attended nearby Ringgold High School. This connection links the structure to the region's sports heritage and local pride.

The bridge carries Pennsylvania Route 43 and can be viewed from various vantage points in the surrounding area. Best viewing spots are accessible from local roads that provide perspective on the structure's height and span.

This viaduct ranks among the tallest bridges in Pennsylvania, making it a notable engineering achievement in the state. Its impressive vertical scale demonstrates the engineering challenges overcome during its construction.

Location: Washington County

Inception: April 2002

Official opening: April 2002

GPS coordinates: 40.20790,-79.98470

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:01