W.D. Mansfield Memorial Bridge

W.D. Mansfield Memorial Bridge
The William D. Mansfield Memorial Bridge spans the Monongahela River between McKeesport and Dravosburg; view from the river's McKeesport bank
Coordinates40°20′43″N 79°53′08″W / 40.3452°N 79.8856°W / 40.3452; -79.8856
Carries4 divided lanes of traffic
CrossesMonongahela River
LocaleMcKeesport, Pennsylvania and Dravosburg, Pennsylvania
Other name(s)Dravosburg Bridge
Characteristics
DesignCantilever bridge
Longest span480.0 feet (146 m)
Clearance below65.3 feet (19.9 m)
History
OpenedApril 24, 1951[1]
Location
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The W.D. Mansfield Memorial Bridge, commonly known as the Dravosburg Bridge, is a cantilever bridge that carries vehicular traffic across the Monongahela River between McKeesport, Pennsylvania and Dravosburg, Pennsylvania in the United States.

It is a high-level bridge that passes over railyard, industrial sites, and Route 837, to connect Fifth Avenue in McKeesport and Richland Avenue in Dravosburg.

  1. ^ "Dravosburg Bridge Open Tomorrow". The Pittsburgh Press. April 23, 1951. p. 2. Retrieved May 31, 2024 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon