Bridges and Tunnels of Allegheny County and Pittsburgh, PA - Wilksboro Aveune Footbridge

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allegorical carving from Allegheny County Office Building; 1929-31; Stanley L. Roush, architect

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Home > All By Location regional map > Pittsburgh West > Wilksboro Aveune Footbridge

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View northeast (upstream right)

elevation drawing

Elevation drawing (scale and details approximate)

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Overview (west) of structure from Oswald St;
Two views from Wilksboro Av at Oswald St
Detail of railing

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View toward Stonelea St at second barrier
View toward Oswald St at second barrier
View toward Stonelea St at third barrier
View toward Stonelea St at fourth barrier

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View (northeast) from Wilksboro Av near Stonelea St
Details of stone abutment and railing near Stonelea St

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View northeast of trussed bent and bend in structure
Detail of trussed bent on stone piers
View toward Oswald St at bend
View toward Stonelea St near bend in structure

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Detail of girder, riveted bents, and inverted king post bracing
Detail of bracing and bent

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