OFFICIAL NAME:
OTHER DESIGNATION:
Herr's Island Bridge (30th St]
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LOCATION:
Pittsburgh
USGS 7.5" Topo Quad - UTM Coordinates:
Pittsburgh East - Zone 17; 0586 4479
CARRIED:
pedestrians
BETWEEN:
-- Herr's Island in Allegheny River
-- 30th St on left descending bank of Allegheny River
CROSSED:
-- main channel of Allegheny River mile 2.5 at Herr's Island
TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION / DESIGN:
cable suspension
LENGTH OF MAIN SPAN:
TOTAL LENGTH (including longest elevated ramp):
HEIGHT OF DECK:
YEAR ERECTED / ENGINEER:
1921
ADDITIONAL INFO:
The main channel portion of the 30th St Bridge was destroyed by fire in 1921. A temporary cable suspension bridge was built for pedestrians while the current bridge at 31st St was completed.
The temporary bridge is in the background of the photo showing the construction of the current 31st St Bridge. This view is from the left descending bank of the Allegheny River -- facing downstream.
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