Beaver Bridge, Railway bridge in Monaca and Bridgewater, Pennsylvania, US.
Description
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.
History
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.
Culture
The bridge represents early 20th-century industrial progress, connecting communities while supporting the regional railway network that shaped local development.
Practical
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.
Did you know?
The bridge combines Pennsylvania truss approaches with a cantilever design, making it an early example of this engineering configuration in the region.
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