Brilliant Branch Railroad Bridge, Railway bridge in Highland Park, Pittsburgh, United States
The Brilliant Branch Railroad Bridge spans the Allegheny River with a length of 396 feet and clearance of 56.5 feet beneath the structure.
The Pennsylvania Railroad constructed this bridge in 1904 to create a bypass route that would reduce congestion around Downtown Pittsburgh's Union Station.
The bridge represents early twentieth-century industrial engineering methods with its metal truss design that characterized railroad infrastructure of that period.
The structure connects Highland Park in Pittsburgh to Aspinwall borough, serving as a vital transportation link for freight movement across the Allegheny River.
The bridge stands at coordinates 40°29′12″N 79°54′19″W and features specialized railroad tracks designed for heavy freight transport capabilities.
Location: Pittsburgh
Location: Aspinwall
Official opening: 1904
GPS coordinates: 40.48660,-79.90530
Latest update: March 4, 2025 14:07
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