Point Bridge 1877-1927 - Bridges and Tunnels of Allegheny County and Pittsburgh, PA

1915 Manchester Bridge (left) and 1877 Point Bridge.
(Pennsylvania Department, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh)

Elevation drawing looking downstream

OFFICIAL NAME:

OTHER DESIGNATION:
Point Bridge

LOCATION:
Pittsburgh

USGS 7.5" Topo Quad - UTM Coordinates:
Pittsburgh West - Zone 17; 0583 4477

CARRIED:
motor vehicles, street railway

BETWEEN:
-- right descending bank of Monongahela River the Point, Water St
-- left descending bank of Monongahela River near the lower station of the Duquesne Incline, East Carson St

CROSSED:
-- Monongahela River at mile 0

TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION / DESIGN:
Trussed eyebar suspension

LENGTH OF MAIN SPAN:
800 ft center span; two 145 ft side spans

TOTAL LENGTH (including longest elevated ramp):
1,090 ft

HEIGHT OF DECK:
83 ft

YEAR ERECTED / ENGINEER:
1877

ADDITIONAL INFO:
Additional Info about historic bridges at Pittsburgh's Point.

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INFO SOURCES:
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