Ohio Connecting Railroad Bridge
The Ohio Connecting Railroad Bridge is a steel bridge which crosses the Ohio River at Brunot's Island at the west end of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. It consists of two major through truss spans over the main and back channels of the river, of 508 feet (155 m) and 406 feet (124 m) respectively, with deck truss approaches.
Ohio Connecting Bridge | |
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The Ohio Connecting Railroad Bridge (with the McKees Rocks Bridge in the background). | |
| Coordinates | 40.4628°N 80.0429°W |
| Carries | 2 rail lines |
| Crosses | Ohio River |
| Locale | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Steel truss bridge |
| Longest span | 508 feet (155 m) |
| Clearance below | 68 feet (21 m) |
| History | |
| Opened | 1915 |
| Location | |
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