Beaver Bridge

Beaver Bridge is a steel railway bridge that crosses the Ohio River between Monaca and Bridgewater with a main span of approximately 769 feet. The structure uses a through-truss configuration supported by substantial abutments on both riverbanks.

The McClintic-Marshall Company of Pittsburgh completed construction in May 1910 using modern methods developed following the Quebec Bridge collapse. This project demonstrated how engineers improved their design approaches to increase safety standards.

The bridge represents early 20th-century industrial progress, connecting communities while supporting the regional railway network that shaped local development.

The bridge is visible from the riverbank and can be reached from nearby Monaca and Bridgewater communities. The best time to explore is during daylight when the steel structure is clearly visible.

The bridge combines Pennsylvania truss approaches with a cantilever design, making it an early example of this engineering configuration in the region.

Location: Monaca

Location: Bridgewater

Inception: May 1910

GPS coordinates: 40.69290,-80.29080

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:26