Brownsville Bridge

Brownsville Bridge is a steel road bridge that spans approximately 945 feet (288 meters) across the Monongahela River. It connects the communities of West Brownsville and Brownsville in Pennsylvania with a 22-foot-wide roadway.

The structure was built in 1913 and replaced a wooden bridge from 1831 that served traffic along the National Road route. The new steel construction marked an important advance in the region's transportation infrastructure.

The structure shows engineering skill from the early 1900s and earned a place on the National Register due to its historical importance in 1988. Visitors can observe the careful steel construction that reflects the building techniques of that era.

The bridge is accessible to vehicles and serves local traffic between the two riverside communities. Visitors should note that the roadway is narrow and traffic can be active during peak times.

The bridge retains its original Pennsylvania Petit Truss design, developed by the engineering firms Hermann & Armstrong and Fort Pitt Bridge Works. This specific truss system was an important solution for long-span bridge construction during that period.

Location: West Brownsville

Location: Brownsville

Official opening: 1914

GPS coordinates: 40.02250,-79.89000

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:04