Schenley Bridge - Bridges and Tunnels of Allegheny County and Pittsburgh, PA

Oakland abutment

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OFFICIAL NAME:
Schenley Bridge

OTHER DESIGNATION:

LOCATION:
Pittsburgh (Oakland - Schenley Park)

USGS 7.5" Topo Quad - UTM Coordinates:
Pittsburgh East - Zone 17; 0589 4477

CARRIES:
motor vehicles, Schenley Drive;
sidewalk each side

BETWEEN:
-- Schenley Plaza (Oakland)
-- Frew St (Schenley Park)

CROSSES:
-- Junction Hollow; Boundary St; Pittsburgh Junction RR [B&O RR]; Four Mile Run

TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION / DESIGN:
three-hinged deck arch

LENGTH OF MAIN SPAN:
360 ft est

TOTAL LENGTH (including longest elevated ramp):
620 ft est

HEIGHT OF DECK:
120 ft est

YEAR ERECTED / ENGINEER:
1897, Henry B. Rust, City of Pittsburgh

ADDITIONAL INFO:

FIELD CHECKED:
04-Oct-2000

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Last modified: 14-Nov-2000

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