Ohio Connecting Railroad Bridge

Ohio Connecting Bridge
The Ohio Connecting Railroad Bridge (with the McKees Rocks Bridge in the background).
Coordinates40°27′46″N 80°02′34″W / 40.4628°N 80.0429°W / 40.4628; -80.0429
Carries2 rail lines
CrossesOhio River
LocalePittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Characteristics
DesignSteel truss bridge
Longest span508 feet (155 m)
Clearance below68 feet (21 m)
History
Opened1915
Location
Map
Oblique view of main channel span

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)[1] and 406 feet (124 m) respectively, with deck truss approaches.

  1. ^ "OCRR Bridge at Brunot Island - Bridges and Tunnels of Allegheny County and Pittsburgh, PA".