George S. Richardson (engineer)

George S. Richardson
Black-and-white photograph of George S. Richardson. In the photograph, which depicts the subject's head and shoulders, Richardson is weawring a dark suit and dark tie with a white shirt, along with horn-rimmed eyeglasses. Richardson is a older Caucasian male, with white hair worn swept back from his forehead.
Born1895 or 1896
Georgetown, Colorado
Died (aged 92)
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Other names"Dean of Pittsburgh bridge engineers"
Occupationcivil engineer
Years active1920–73
Known formultiple bridges in Pittsburgh area
Notable work

George Sherwood Richardson (1896–1988) was an American engineer known for his elegant bridges, innovative construction techniques and skillful planning of highways.[1] Designer of many bridges in the Pittsburgh and Allegheny County areas in the 20th century, he has been called "the dean of Pittsburgh bridge engineers".[2]

  1. ^ Norman R. Voigt, PE, PLS (2011). Transportation Depth Reference Manual for the Civil PE Exam. www.ppi2pass.com. p. ix. ISBN 9781591260943.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  2. ^ Marylynne Pitz (July 21, 2013). "Pittsburgh bridges a showcase of engineering ingenuity". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Pittsburgh, PA. Retrieved April 9, 2017.