McKeesport–Duquesne Bridge explained

Bridge Name:McKeesport–Duquesne Bridge
Carries:2 lanes of South Duquesne Avenue
Crosses:Monongahela River
Engineering:Vang Construction company
Design:Truss bridge
Mainspan:382.5feet
Pierswater:2
Below:49.1feet
Builder:American Bridge Company
Open:September 5, 1928
Coordinates:40.3579°N -79.844°W

The McKeesport–Duquesne Bridge it is a truss bridge that carries vehicular traffic across the Monongahela River between McKeesport, Pennsylvania and Duquesne, Pennsylvania. The bridge connects Route 837 in Duquesne and Route 148 in McKeesport.

History

The bridge was planned in 1924 at the order of the Public Service Commission.[1] The costs were apportioned amongst the railroads that were crossed, the local cities and the county.

The bridge was opened on September 5, 1928 on the same day as the neighboring Clairton–Glassport Bridge.[2]

The bridge is built near the mouth of Crooked Run (Monongahela River); it was near this point in 1755 that General Edward Braddock's forces crossed the Monongahela the first time on their way to what would be known as the Battle of Braddock's Field.

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: McKeesport-Duquesne Bridge . Duquesne Times . September 7, 1928 . December 16, 2011.
  2. News: County opens newest spans . . September 6, 1928 . December 16, 2011.