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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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