Rankin Bridge

Rankin Bridge
Coordinates40°24′20″N 79°52′50″W / 40.4056°N 79.8806°W / 40.4056; -79.8806
Carries4 lanes of the Green Belt
CrossesMonongahela River
LocaleWhitaker, Pennsylvania and Rankin, Pennsylvania
Official nameGeorge Rankin Jr. Memorial Bridge
Characteristics
DesignCantilever bridge
Longest span505.25 feet (154 m)
Clearance below75 feet (23 m)
History
Opened1951
Location
Map

The George Rankin Jr. Memorial Bridge is a cantilever bridge that carries the Green Belt across the Monongahela River between Whitaker and Rankin in Pennsylvania in the USA. It carries four lanes of automobile traffic, plus pedestrian walkways, both paved with concrete. The bridge carries over 22,500 people per day.[1] The bridge and many of its approach ramps were originally built with tram tracks, all of which have since been removed.

  1. ^ Allegheny County Department of Public Works. "Rankin Bridge Rehabilitation Project". Retrieved 26 April 2011.