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George Westinghouse Bridge, Spanning Turtle Creek at Lincoln Highway (U.S. Route 30), East Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA

George Westinghouse Bridge, Spanning Turtle Creek at Lincoln Highway (...

Significance: Hailed as "America's Longest Concrete-Arch Bridge" when it opened in 1932, the bridge's main span remains one of the longest concrete arch spans in the U.S. This structure represents the highest e... More

Liberty Bridge, Spanning Monongahela River, East Carson Street & Second Avenue at State Route 3069, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA

Liberty Bridge, Spanning Monongahela River, East Carson Street & Secon...

Significance: This was the longest and most expensive bridge built in Allegheny County when it was completed in 1928. The bridge links Pittsburgh's downtown area with the Liberty Tunnels, built through Mt. Wash... More

Three Sisters Bridges, Sixth Street Bridge, Spanning Allegheny River at Sixth Street, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA

Three Sisters Bridges, Sixth Street Bridge, Spanning Allegheny River a...

Significance: The Three Sisters Bridges represent an adaptive engineering design response to political and technical concerns. County engineers successfully maneuvered around federally-mandated clearances, aest... More

McKee's Rocks Bridge, Spanning Ohio River at Chartiers Avenue (State Route 3014), McKees Rocks, Allegheny County, PA

McKee's Rocks Bridge, Spanning Ohio River at Chartiers Avenue (State R...

Significance: The bridge is an outstanding example of a long-span metal through arch bridge constructed by Allegheny County as part of an intensive bridge-building campaign during the late 1920s and early 1930s... More

George Westinghouse Bridge, Spanning Turtle Creek at Lincoln Highway (U.S. Route 30), East Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA

George Westinghouse Bridge, Spanning Turtle Creek at Lincoln Highway (...

Significance: Hailed as "America's Longest Concrete-Arch Bridge" when it opened in 1932, the bridge's main span remains one of the longest concrete arch spans in the U.S. This structure represents the highest e... More

Three Sisters Bridges, Sixth Street Bridge, Spanning Allegheny River at Sixth Street, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA

Three Sisters Bridges, Sixth Street Bridge, Spanning Allegheny River a...

Significance: The Three Sisters Bridges represent an adaptive engineering design response to political and technical concerns. County engineers successfully maneuvered around federally-mandated clearances, aest... More

McKee's Rocks Bridge, Spanning Ohio River at Chartiers Avenue (State Route 3014), McKees Rocks, Allegheny County, PA

McKee's Rocks Bridge, Spanning Ohio River at Chartiers Avenue (State R...

Significance: The bridge is an outstanding example of a long-span metal through arch bridge constructed by Allegheny County as part of an intensive bridge-building campaign during the late 1920s and early 1930s... More

George Westinghouse Bridge, Spanning Turtle Creek at Lincoln Highway (U.S. Route 30), East Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA

George Westinghouse Bridge, Spanning Turtle Creek at Lincoln Highway (...

Significance: Hailed as "America's Longest Concrete-Arch Bridge" when it opened in 1932, the bridge's main span remains one of the longest concrete arch spans in the U.S. This structure represents the highest e... More

Liberty Bridge, Spanning Monongahela River, East Carson Street & Second Avenue at State Route 3069, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA

Liberty Bridge, Spanning Monongahela River, East Carson Street & Secon...

Significance: This was the longest and most expensive bridge built in Allegheny County when it was completed in 1928. The bridge links Pittsburgh's downtown area with the Liberty Tunnels, built through Mt. Wash... More

Three Sisters Bridges, Sixth Street Bridge, Spanning Allegheny River at Sixth Street, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA

Three Sisters Bridges, Sixth Street Bridge, Spanning Allegheny River a...

Significance: The Three Sisters Bridges represent an adaptive engineering design response to political and technical concerns. County engineers successfully maneuvered around federally-mandated clearances, aest... More

Three Sisters Bridges, Sixth Street Bridge, Spanning Allegheny River at Sixth Street, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA

Three Sisters Bridges, Sixth Street Bridge, Spanning Allegheny River a...

Significance: The Three Sisters Bridges represent an adaptive engineering design response to political and technical concerns. County engineers successfully maneuvered around federally-mandated clearances, aest... More

McKee's Rocks Bridge, Spanning Ohio River at Chartiers Avenue (State Route 3014), McKees Rocks, Allegheny County, PA

McKee's Rocks Bridge, Spanning Ohio River at Chartiers Avenue (State R...

Significance: The bridge is an outstanding example of a long-span metal through arch bridge constructed by Allegheny County as part of an intensive bridge-building campaign during the late 1920s and early 1930s... More

Liberty Bridge, Spanning Monongahela River, East Carson Street & Second Avenue at State Route 3069, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA

Liberty Bridge, Spanning Monongahela River, East Carson Street & Secon...

Significance: This was the longest and most expensive bridge built in Allegheny County when it was completed in 1928. The bridge links Pittsburgh's downtown area with the Liberty Tunnels, built through Mt. Wash... More

Liberty Bridge, Spanning Monongahela River, East Carson Street & Second Avenue at State Route 3069, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA

Liberty Bridge, Spanning Monongahela River, East Carson Street & Secon...

Significance: This was the longest and most expensive bridge built in Allegheny County when it was completed in 1928. The bridge links Pittsburgh's downtown area with the Liberty Tunnels, built through Mt. Wash... More

Liberty Bridge, Spanning Monongahela River, East Carson Street & Second Avenue at State Route 3069, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA

Liberty Bridge, Spanning Monongahela River, East Carson Street & Secon...

Significance: This was the longest and most expensive bridge built in Allegheny County when it was completed in 1928. The bridge links Pittsburgh's downtown area with the Liberty Tunnels, built through Mt. Wash... More

McKee's Rocks Bridge, Spanning Ohio River at Chartiers Avenue (State Route 3014), McKees Rocks, Allegheny County, PA

McKee's Rocks Bridge, Spanning Ohio River at Chartiers Avenue (State R...

Significance: The bridge is an outstanding example of a long-span metal through arch bridge constructed by Allegheny County as part of an intensive bridge-building campaign during the late 1920s and early 1930s... More

McKee's Rocks Bridge, Spanning Ohio River at Chartiers Avenue (State Route 3014), McKees Rocks, Allegheny County, PA

McKee's Rocks Bridge, Spanning Ohio River at Chartiers Avenue (State R...

Significance: The bridge is an outstanding example of a long-span metal through arch bridge constructed by Allegheny County as part of an intensive bridge-building campaign during the late 1920s and early 1930s... More

McKee's Rocks Bridge, Spanning Ohio River at Chartiers Avenue (State Route 3014), McKees Rocks, Allegheny County, PA

McKee's Rocks Bridge, Spanning Ohio River at Chartiers Avenue (State R...

Significance: The bridge is an outstanding example of a long-span metal through arch bridge constructed by Allegheny County as part of an intensive bridge-building campaign during the late 1920s and early 1930s... More

Three Sisters Bridges, Seventh Street Bridge, Spanning Allegheny River at Seventh Street, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA

Three Sisters Bridges, Seventh Street Bridge, Spanning Allegheny River...

Survey number: HAER PA-490-B Building/structure dates: 1924-1926 Initial Construction National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 86000018

Three Sisters Bridges, Seventh Street Bridge, Spanning Allegheny River at Seventh Street, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA

Three Sisters Bridges, Seventh Street Bridge, Spanning Allegheny River...

Survey number: HAER PA-490-B Building/structure dates: 1924-1926 Initial Construction National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 86000018

McKee's Rocks Bridge, Spanning Ohio River at Chartiers Avenue (State Route 3014), McKees Rocks, Allegheny County, PA

McKee's Rocks Bridge, Spanning Ohio River at Chartiers Avenue (State R...

Significance: The bridge is an outstanding example of a long-span metal through arch bridge constructed by Allegheny County as part of an intensive bridge-building campaign during the late 1920s and early 1930s... More

McKee's Rocks Bridge, Spanning Ohio River at Chartiers Avenue (State Route 3014), McKees Rocks, Allegheny County, PA

McKee's Rocks Bridge, Spanning Ohio River at Chartiers Avenue (State R...

Significance: The bridge is an outstanding example of a long-span metal through arch bridge constructed by Allegheny County as part of an intensive bridge-building campaign during the late 1920s and early 1930s... More

McKee's Rocks Bridge, Spanning Ohio River at Chartiers Avenue (State Route 3014), McKees Rocks, Allegheny County, PA

McKee's Rocks Bridge, Spanning Ohio River at Chartiers Avenue (State R...

Significance: The bridge is an outstanding example of a long-span metal through arch bridge constructed by Allegheny County as part of an intensive bridge-building campaign during the late 1920s and early 1930s... More

McKee's Rocks Bridge, Spanning Ohio River at Chartiers Avenue (State Route 3014), McKees Rocks, Allegheny County, PA

McKee's Rocks Bridge, Spanning Ohio River at Chartiers Avenue (State R...

Significance: The bridge is an outstanding example of a long-span metal through arch bridge constructed by Allegheny County as part of an intensive bridge-building campaign during the late 1920s and early 1930s... More

Point Bridge, Spanning Monongahela River at Point of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA

Point Bridge, Spanning Monongahela River at Point of Pittsburgh, Pitts...

See also HABS PA-604 for additional documentation. Includes drawings. See also HAER PA-3 for additional documentation. Includes written data. Significance: This bridge, the second to be built near this site, wa... More

Three Sisters Bridges, Sixth Street Bridge, Spanning Allegheny River at Sixth Street, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA

Three Sisters Bridges, Sixth Street Bridge, Spanning Allegheny River a...

Significance: The Three Sisters Bridges represent an adaptive engineering design response to political and technical concerns. County engineers successfully maneuvered around federally-mandated clearances, aest... More

McKee's Rocks Bridge, Spanning Ohio River at Chartiers Avenue (State Route 3014), McKees Rocks, Allegheny County, PA

McKee's Rocks Bridge, Spanning Ohio River at Chartiers Avenue (State R...

Significance: The bridge is an outstanding example of a long-span metal through arch bridge constructed by Allegheny County as part of an intensive bridge-building campaign during the late 1920s and early 1930s... More

George Westinghouse Bridge, Spanning Turtle Creek at Lincoln Highway (U.S. Route 30), East Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA

George Westinghouse Bridge, Spanning Turtle Creek at Lincoln Highway (...

Significance: Hailed as "America's Longest Concrete-Arch Bridge" when it opened in 1932, the bridge's main span remains one of the longest concrete arch spans in the U.S. This structure represents the highest e... More

George Westinghouse Bridge, Spanning Turtle Creek at Lincoln Highway (U.S. Route 30), East Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA

George Westinghouse Bridge, Spanning Turtle Creek at Lincoln Highway (...

Significance: Hailed as "America's Longest Concrete-Arch Bridge" when it opened in 1932, the bridge's main span remains one of the longest concrete arch spans in the U.S. This structure represents the highest e... More

Three Sisters Bridges, Sixth Street Bridge, Spanning Allegheny River at Sixth Street, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA

Three Sisters Bridges, Sixth Street Bridge, Spanning Allegheny River a...

Significance: The Three Sisters Bridges represent an adaptive engineering design response to political and technical concerns. County engineers successfully maneuvered around federally-mandated clearances, aest... More

Three Sisters Bridges, Sixth Street Bridge, Spanning Allegheny River at Sixth Street, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA

Three Sisters Bridges, Sixth Street Bridge, Spanning Allegheny River a...

Significance: The Three Sisters Bridges represent an adaptive engineering design response to political and technical concerns. County engineers successfully maneuvered around federally-mandated clearances, aest... More

Three Sisters Bridges, Sixth Street Bridge, Spanning Allegheny River at Sixth Street, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA

Three Sisters Bridges, Sixth Street Bridge, Spanning Allegheny River a...

Significance: The Three Sisters Bridges represent an adaptive engineering design response to political and technical concerns. County engineers successfully maneuvered around federally-mandated clearances, aest... More

McKee's Rocks Bridge, Spanning Ohio River at Chartiers Avenue (State Route 3014), McKees Rocks, Allegheny County, PA

McKee's Rocks Bridge, Spanning Ohio River at Chartiers Avenue (State R...

Significance: The bridge is an outstanding example of a long-span metal through arch bridge constructed by Allegheny County as part of an intensive bridge-building campaign during the late 1920s and early 1930s... More

McKee's Rocks Bridge, Spanning Ohio River at Chartiers Avenue (State Route 3014), McKees Rocks, Allegheny County, PA

McKee's Rocks Bridge, Spanning Ohio River at Chartiers Avenue (State R...

Significance: The bridge is an outstanding example of a long-span metal through arch bridge constructed by Allegheny County as part of an intensive bridge-building campaign during the late 1920s and early 1930s... More

Three Sisters Bridges, Ninth Street Bridge, Spanning Allegheny River at Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA

Three Sisters Bridges, Ninth Street Bridge, Spanning Allegheny River a...

Survey number: HAER PA-490-C Building/structure dates: 1924-1926 Initial Construction National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 86000019

Point Bridge, Spanning Monongahela River at Point of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA

Point Bridge, Spanning Monongahela River at Point of Pittsburgh, Pitts...

See also HABS PA-604 for additional documentation. Includes drawings. See also HAER PA-3 for additional documentation. Includes written data. Significance: This bridge, the second to be built near this site, wa... More

Liberty Bridge, Spanning Monongahela River, East Carson Street & Second Avenue at State Route 3069, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA

Liberty Bridge, Spanning Monongahela River, East Carson Street & Secon...

Significance: This was the longest and most expensive bridge built in Allegheny County when it was completed in 1928. The bridge links Pittsburgh's downtown area with the Liberty Tunnels, built through Mt. Wash... More

Three Sisters Bridges, Sixth Street Bridge, Spanning Allegheny River at Sixth Street, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA

Three Sisters Bridges, Sixth Street Bridge, Spanning Allegheny River a...

Significance: The Three Sisters Bridges represent an adaptive engineering design response to political and technical concerns. County engineers successfully maneuvered around federally-mandated clearances, aest... More

Three Sisters Bridges, Sixth Street Bridge, Spanning Allegheny River at Sixth Street, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA

Three Sisters Bridges, Sixth Street Bridge, Spanning Allegheny River a...

Significance: The Three Sisters Bridges represent an adaptive engineering design response to political and technical concerns. County engineers successfully maneuvered around federally-mandated clearances, aest... More

Three Sisters Bridges, Sixth Street Bridge, Spanning Allegheny River at Sixth Street, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA

Three Sisters Bridges, Sixth Street Bridge, Spanning Allegheny River a...

Significance: The Three Sisters Bridges represent an adaptive engineering design response to political and technical concerns. County engineers successfully maneuvered around federally-mandated clearances, aest... More

Three Sisters Bridges, Ninth Street Bridge, Spanning Allegheny River at Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA

Three Sisters Bridges, Ninth Street Bridge, Spanning Allegheny River a...

Survey number: HAER PA-490-C Building/structure dates: 1924-1926 Initial Construction National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 86000019

Point Bridge, Spanning Monongahela River at Point of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA

Point Bridge, Spanning Monongahela River at Point of Pittsburgh, Pitts...

See also HABS PA-604 for additional documentation. Includes drawings. See also HAER PA-3 for additional documentation. Includes written data. Significance: This bridge, the second to be built near this site, wa... More

Liberty Bridge, Spanning Monongahela River, East Carson Street & Second Avenue at State Route 3069, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA

Liberty Bridge, Spanning Monongahela River, East Carson Street & Secon...

Significance: This was the longest and most expensive bridge built in Allegheny County when it was completed in 1928. The bridge links Pittsburgh's downtown area with the Liberty Tunnels, built through Mt. Wash... More

Three Sisters Bridges, Sixth Street Bridge, Spanning Allegheny River at Sixth Street, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA

Three Sisters Bridges, Sixth Street Bridge, Spanning Allegheny River a...

Significance: The Three Sisters Bridges represent an adaptive engineering design response to political and technical concerns. County engineers successfully maneuvered around federally-mandated clearances, aest... More

Three Sisters Bridges, Sixth Street Bridge, Spanning Allegheny River at Sixth Street, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA

Three Sisters Bridges, Sixth Street Bridge, Spanning Allegheny River a...

Significance: The Three Sisters Bridges represent an adaptive engineering design response to political and technical concerns. County engineers successfully maneuvered around federally-mandated clearances, aest... More

McKee's Rocks Bridge, Spanning Ohio River at Chartiers Avenue (State Route 3014), McKees Rocks, Allegheny County, PA

McKee's Rocks Bridge, Spanning Ohio River at Chartiers Avenue (State R...

Significance: The bridge is an outstanding example of a long-span metal through arch bridge constructed by Allegheny County as part of an intensive bridge-building campaign during the late 1920s and early 1930s... More

Three Sisters Bridges, Ninth Street Bridge, Spanning Allegheny River at Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA

Three Sisters Bridges, Ninth Street Bridge, Spanning Allegheny River a...

Survey number: HAER PA-490-C Building/structure dates: 1924-1926 Initial Construction National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 86000019

Point Bridge, Spanning Monongahela River at Point of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA

Point Bridge, Spanning Monongahela River at Point of Pittsburgh, Pitts...

See also HABS PA-604 for additional documentation. Includes drawings. See also HAER PA-3 for additional documentation. Includes written data. Significance: This bridge, the second to be built near this site, wa... More

Point Bridge, Spanning Monongahela River at Point of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA

Point Bridge, Spanning Monongahela River at Point of Pittsburgh, Pitts...

See also HABS PA-604 for additional documentation. Includes drawings. See also HAER PA-3 for additional documentation. Includes written data. Significance: This bridge, the second to be built near this site, wa... More

Liberty Bridge, Spanning Monongahela River, East Carson Street & Second Avenue at State Route 3069, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA

Liberty Bridge, Spanning Monongahela River, East Carson Street & Secon...

Significance: This was the longest and most expensive bridge built in Allegheny County when it was completed in 1928. The bridge links Pittsburgh's downtown area with the Liberty Tunnels, built through Mt. Wash... More

Liberty Bridge, Spanning Monongahela River, East Carson Street & Second Avenue at State Route 3069, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA

Liberty Bridge, Spanning Monongahela River, East Carson Street & Secon...

Significance: This was the longest and most expensive bridge built in Allegheny County when it was completed in 1928. The bridge links Pittsburgh's downtown area with the Liberty Tunnels, built through Mt. Wash... More

Three Sisters Bridges, Sixth Street Bridge, Spanning Allegheny River at Sixth Street, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA

Three Sisters Bridges, Sixth Street Bridge, Spanning Allegheny River a...

Significance: The Three Sisters Bridges represent an adaptive engineering design response to political and technical concerns. County engineers successfully maneuvered around federally-mandated clearances, aest... More

McKee's Rocks Bridge, Spanning Ohio River at Chartiers Avenue (State Route 3014), McKees Rocks, Allegheny County, PA

McKee's Rocks Bridge, Spanning Ohio River at Chartiers Avenue (State R...

Significance: The bridge is an outstanding example of a long-span metal through arch bridge constructed by Allegheny County as part of an intensive bridge-building campaign during the late 1920s and early 1930s... More

George Westinghouse Bridge, Spanning Turtle Creek at Lincoln Highway (U.S. Route 30), East Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA

George Westinghouse Bridge, Spanning Turtle Creek at Lincoln Highway (...

Significance: Hailed as "America's Longest Concrete-Arch Bridge" when it opened in 1932, the bridge's main span remains one of the longest concrete arch spans in the U.S. This structure represents the highest e... More

George Westinghouse Bridge, Spanning Turtle Creek at Lincoln Highway (U.S. Route 30), East Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA

George Westinghouse Bridge, Spanning Turtle Creek at Lincoln Highway (...

Significance: Hailed as "America's Longest Concrete-Arch Bridge" when it opened in 1932, the bridge's main span remains one of the longest concrete arch spans in the U.S. This structure represents the highest e... More

George Westinghouse Bridge, Spanning Turtle Creek at Lincoln Highway (U.S. Route 30), East Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA

George Westinghouse Bridge, Spanning Turtle Creek at Lincoln Highway (...

Significance: Hailed as "America's Longest Concrete-Arch Bridge" when it opened in 1932, the bridge's main span remains one of the longest concrete arch spans in the U.S. This structure represents the highest e... More

Three Sisters Bridges, Seventh Street Bridge, Spanning Allegheny River at Seventh Street, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA

Three Sisters Bridges, Seventh Street Bridge, Spanning Allegheny River...

Survey number: HAER PA-490-B Building/structure dates: 1924-1926 Initial Construction National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 86000018

Three Sisters Bridges, Sixth Street Bridge, Spanning Allegheny River at Sixth Street, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA

Three Sisters Bridges, Sixth Street Bridge, Spanning Allegheny River a...

Significance: The Three Sisters Bridges represent an adaptive engineering design response to political and technical concerns. County engineers successfully maneuvered around federally-mandated clearances, aest... More

Three Sisters Bridges, Sixth Street Bridge, Spanning Allegheny River at Sixth Street, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA

Three Sisters Bridges, Sixth Street Bridge, Spanning Allegheny River a...

Significance: The Three Sisters Bridges represent an adaptive engineering design response to political and technical concerns. County engineers successfully maneuvered around federally-mandated clearances, aest... More

McKee's Rocks Bridge, Spanning Ohio River at Chartiers Avenue (State Route 3014), McKees Rocks, Allegheny County, PA

McKee's Rocks Bridge, Spanning Ohio River at Chartiers Avenue (State R...

Significance: The bridge is an outstanding example of a long-span metal through arch bridge constructed by Allegheny County as part of an intensive bridge-building campaign during the late 1920s and early 1930s... More

Point Bridge, Spanning Monongahela River at Point of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA

Point Bridge, Spanning Monongahela River at Point of Pittsburgh, Pitts...

See also HABS PA-604 for additional documentation. Includes drawings. See also HAER PA-3 for additional documentation. Includes written data. Significance: This bridge, the second to be built near this site, wa... More

Liberty Bridge, Spanning Monongahela River, East Carson Street & Second Avenue at State Route 3069, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA

Liberty Bridge, Spanning Monongahela River, East Carson Street & Secon...

Significance: This was the longest and most expensive bridge built in Allegheny County when it was completed in 1928. The bridge links Pittsburgh's downtown area with the Liberty Tunnels, built through Mt. Wash... More

Liberty Bridge, Spanning Monongahela River, East Carson Street & Second Avenue at State Route 3069, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA

Liberty Bridge, Spanning Monongahela River, East Carson Street & Secon...

Significance: This was the longest and most expensive bridge built in Allegheny County when it was completed in 1928. The bridge links Pittsburgh's downtown area with the Liberty Tunnels, built through Mt. Wash... More

Three Sisters Bridges, Sixth Street Bridge, Spanning Allegheny River at Sixth Street, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA

Three Sisters Bridges, Sixth Street Bridge, Spanning Allegheny River a...

Significance: The Three Sisters Bridges represent an adaptive engineering design response to political and technical concerns. County engineers successfully maneuvered around federally-mandated clearances, aest... More

Three Sisters Bridges, Sixth Street Bridge, Spanning Allegheny River at Sixth Street, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA

Three Sisters Bridges, Sixth Street Bridge, Spanning Allegheny River a...

Significance: The Three Sisters Bridges represent an adaptive engineering design response to political and technical concerns. County engineers successfully maneuvered around federally-mandated clearances, aest... More

Three Sisters Bridges, Sixth Street Bridge, Spanning Allegheny River at Sixth Street, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA

Three Sisters Bridges, Sixth Street Bridge, Spanning Allegheny River a...

Significance: The Three Sisters Bridges represent an adaptive engineering design response to political and technical concerns. County engineers successfully maneuvered around federally-mandated clearances, aest... More

George Westinghouse Bridge, Spanning Turtle Creek at Lincoln Highway (U.S. Route 30), East Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA

George Westinghouse Bridge, Spanning Turtle Creek at Lincoln Highway (...

Significance: Hailed as "America's Longest Concrete-Arch Bridge" when it opened in 1932, the bridge's main span remains one of the longest concrete arch spans in the U.S. This structure represents the highest e... More

Liberty Bridge, Spanning Monongahela River, East Carson Street & Second Avenue at State Route 3069, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA

Liberty Bridge, Spanning Monongahela River, East Carson Street & Secon...

Significance: This was the longest and most expensive bridge built in Allegheny County when it was completed in 1928. The bridge links Pittsburgh's downtown area with the Liberty Tunnels, built through Mt. Wash... More

Three Sisters Bridges, Sixth Street Bridge, Spanning Allegheny River at Sixth Street, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA

Three Sisters Bridges, Sixth Street Bridge, Spanning Allegheny River a...

Significance: The Three Sisters Bridges represent an adaptive engineering design response to political and technical concerns. County engineers successfully maneuvered around federally-mandated clearances, aest... More

George Westinghouse Bridge, Spanning Turtle Creek at Lincoln Highway (U.S. Route 30), East Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA

George Westinghouse Bridge, Spanning Turtle Creek at Lincoln Highway (...

Significance: Hailed as "America's Longest Concrete-Arch Bridge" when it opened in 1932, the bridge's main span remains one of the longest concrete arch spans in the U.S. This structure represents the highest e... More

George Westinghouse Bridge, Spanning Turtle Creek at Lincoln Highway (U.S. Route 30), East Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA

George Westinghouse Bridge, Spanning Turtle Creek at Lincoln Highway (...

Significance: Hailed as "America's Longest Concrete-Arch Bridge" when it opened in 1932, the bridge's main span remains one of the longest concrete arch spans in the U.S. This structure represents the highest e... More

Three Sisters Bridges, Sixth Street Bridge, Spanning Allegheny River at Sixth Street, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA

Three Sisters Bridges, Sixth Street Bridge, Spanning Allegheny River a...

Significance: The Three Sisters Bridges represent an adaptive engineering design response to political and technical concerns. County engineers successfully maneuvered around federally-mandated clearances, aest... More

Three Sisters Bridges, Sixth Street Bridge, Spanning Allegheny River at Sixth Street, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA

Three Sisters Bridges, Sixth Street Bridge, Spanning Allegheny River a...

Significance: The Three Sisters Bridges represent an adaptive engineering design response to political and technical concerns. County engineers successfully maneuvered around federally-mandated clearances, aest... More

Three Sisters Bridges, Sixth Street Bridge, Spanning Allegheny River at Sixth Street, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA

Three Sisters Bridges, Sixth Street Bridge, Spanning Allegheny River a...

Significance: The Three Sisters Bridges represent an adaptive engineering design response to political and technical concerns. County engineers successfully maneuvered around federally-mandated clearances, aest... More

McKee's Rocks Bridge, Spanning Ohio River at Chartiers Avenue (State Route 3014), McKees Rocks, Allegheny County, PA

McKee's Rocks Bridge, Spanning Ohio River at Chartiers Avenue (State R...

Significance: The bridge is an outstanding example of a long-span metal through arch bridge constructed by Allegheny County as part of an intensive bridge-building campaign during the late 1920s and early 1930s... More

Three Sisters Bridges, Seventh Street Bridge, Spanning Allegheny River at Seventh Street, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA

Three Sisters Bridges, Seventh Street Bridge, Spanning Allegheny River...

Survey number: HAER PA-490-B Building/structure dates: 1924-1926 Initial Construction National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 86000018

Three Sisters Bridges, Sixth Street Bridge, Spanning Allegheny River at Sixth Street, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA

Three Sisters Bridges, Sixth Street Bridge, Spanning Allegheny River a...

Significance: The Three Sisters Bridges represent an adaptive engineering design response to political and technical concerns. County engineers successfully maneuvered around federally-mandated clearances, aest... More