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| Special Bridge Conditions Legend |
| ! | Confirmed demolition date within one year or an especially historic bridge that is threatened with demolition at any level. |
| X | The bridge has been confirmed demolished or collapsed. |
| S | The bridge has been dismantled or moved to an offsite location and is not currently available for public viewing. |
| L | Most or all of the original bridge material has been demolished and replaced, including historically significant elements, but some original parts of the bridge remain. |
| Note: This website cannot guarantee the current condition of any bridge on this website. Bridges lacking these icons should not necessarily be considered condition-free. |
| Bridge Name | HSR Rating | Facility Carried / Feature Intersected | Location | Structure Type | Structure Dimensions | Construction Date / Builder or Contractor | Description | Thumbnail |
Ackelson Bridge
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| Maple Grove Road (TR-506) Over Raccoon Creek | Rural: Washington County, Pennsylvania | Metal 4 Panel Rivet-Connected Double-Intersection Warren Pony Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 50 ft Main Span Length: 43 ft Roadway Width: 11.8 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1904 By: Nelson and Buchanan of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania | An interesting little pony truss adds beauty and compliments a scenic wooded region. |
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Belle Vernon Bridge
Speers - Belle Vernon Bridge |
| I-70 Over Monongahela River, Railroads, and Roads | Speers and Belle Vernon: Fayette County, Pennsylvania and Washington County, Pennsylvania and Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania | Metal Cantilever (Suspended Deck) 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Cantilever 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 2066 ft Main Span Length: 450 ft Roadway Width: 75 ft Main Spans: 3 |
1951 By: Fort Pitt Bridge Works of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | This graceful looking bridge is a rare example of its kind and a major pre-interstate structure now a part of I-70. |
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Brownsville Bridge
Old Brownsville Bridge |
| Bridge Street (PA-2067) Over Monongahela River and Railroad (Norfolk Southern) | Rural: Fayette County, Pennsylvania and Washington County, Pennsylvania | Metal 20 Panel Pin-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Through Girder, Fixed |
Total Length: 945 ft Main Span Length: 520 ft Roadway Width: 22.6 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1914 By: Fort Pitt Bridge Works of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | A historical feat when completed, this pin connected bridge is noted for its enormous Pennsylvania truss span. |
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Central Avenue Bridge
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| Central Avenue (PA-980) Over Chartiers Creek | Canonsburg: Washington County, Pennsylvania | Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Pony Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 96 ft Main Span Length: 93 ft Roadway Width: 32.2 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1934 By: Unknown and Pennsylvania State Highway Department | An attractive Parker pony truss is an excellent gateway bridge for Canonsburg. |
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Charleroi-Monessen Bridge
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| Lock Street (PA-2018) Over Monongahela River | Charleroi and Monessen: Washington County, Pennsylvania and Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania | Metal 20 Panel Pin-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 1810 ft Main Span Length: 400 ft Roadway Width: 22.6 ft Main Spans: 3 |
1906 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Emil Swensson, of Mercantile Bridge Company | A huge example of its type and is a stunning landmark, yet was targeted by PennDOT for reduction to scrap metal. |
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Coal Center Bridge
Water Street Bridge |
| Water Street Over Pike Run | Coal Center: Washington County, Pennsylvania | Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 107 ft Main Span Length: 101 ft Roadway Width: 13.8 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1888 By: Penn Bridge Company of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania | A classic example of Penn Bridge Company of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania design, this bridge in amazingly in decent shape. |
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Donaldson Bridge
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| Creek Road (TR-500, Kramer Road) Over Raccoon Creek | Rural: Washington County, Pennsylvania | Metal 5 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Full-Slope Pony Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 83 ft Main Span Length: 83 ft Roadway Width: 14 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1901 By: Nelson and Buchanan of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania | A very scenic Pratt pony truss with riveted connections, on a slight skew. |
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Donora-Webster Bridge
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| 10th Street (PA-1022) Over Monongahela River | Donora and Website: Washington County, Pennsylvania and Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania | Metal 20 Panel Pin-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 1547 ft Main Span Length: 518 ft Roadway Width: 22.6 ft Main Spans: 5 |
1908 By: Toledo-Massillon Bridge Company of Toledo, Ohio (W. Wylie) | This bridge is one of the most stunning landmark bridges in southwestern Pennsylvania, yet will likely be demolished. |
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Dunbar Bridge
Harmon Creek Road Bridge |
| Harmon Creek Road (TR-843) Over Raccoon Creek | Rural: Washington County, Pennsylvania | Metal 4 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 19.5 ft Main Span Length: 60 ft Roadway Width: 10.5 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1889 By: Unknown | This nicely detailed, ancient pony truss is among the most historically significant of the bridges in Washington County. |
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Dunbar Bridge
Valleyview Road Bridge |
| Valleyview Road (TR-839) Over Raccoon Creek | Rural: Washington County, Pennsylvania | Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 59 ft Main Span Length: 54 ft Roadway Width: 10.2 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1905 By: Fort Pitt Bridge Works of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | This is a skewed, bulky structure that retains excellent historic integrity. |
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Elliott Bridge
Greenes Road Bridge |
| Greenes Road (TR-512) Over Raccoon Creek | Rural: Washington County, Pennsylvania | Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed |
Total Length: 33 ft Main Span Length: 29 ft Roadway Width: 10.8 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1904 By: Unknown | A tiny little beam bridge with v-laced railings. |
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Frye Station Bridge
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| PA-481 Over Pigeon Creek | Frye: Washington County, Pennsylvania | Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Pony Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 82 ft Main Span Length: 80 ft Roadway Width: 23 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1935 By: Unknown and Pennsylvania State Highway Department | A nice small-scale massive-membered Parker pony truss with riveted connections. |
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Hodgens Bridge
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| Walker Hill Road Over Buffalo Creek | Rural: Washington County, Pennsylvania | Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 103 ft Main Span Length: 100 ft Roadway Width: 12.8 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1889 By: Penn Bridge Company of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania | This bridge displays the unique design details of its builder, and is a historically significant structure. |
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Keys Bridge
Keyes Road Bridge |
| Keyes Road (TR-821) Over Raccoon Creek | Rural: Washington County, Pennsylvania | Metal 4 Panel Rivet-Connected Double-Intersection Warren Pony Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 61 ft Main Span Length: 58 ft Roadway Width: 12 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1903 By: Nelson and Buchanan of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania | One of a number of interesting pony truss bridges remaining in the county built by Nelson and Buchanan of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. |
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Mill Street Bridge
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| Mill Street Over Railroad (Norfolk Southern) | Millsboro: Washington County, Pennsylvania | Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 98 ft Main Span Length: 98 ft Roadway Width: 18 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1908 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York | This abandoned Warren pony truss overpass has an enormous skew to it! |
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Millsboro Bridge
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| PA-88 Over 10 Mile Creek | Millsboro: Washington County, Pennsylvania and Greene County, Pennsylvania | Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 313 ft Main Span Length: 152 ft Roadway Width: 30 ft Main Spans: 2 |
1932 By: Unknown and Pennsylvania State Highway Department | A beautiful two-span massive-membered through truss got demolished by PennDOT. |
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Millsboro Railroad Bridge
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| Railroad (Abandoned Monongahela Railroad) Over 10 Mile Creek and PA-88 | Millsboro: Washington County, Pennsylvania and Greene County, Pennsylvania | Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Through Girder, Fixed | Main Spans: 1 | By: Unknown | An impressive Parker truss span provides a gateway into the Monongahela River from 10 Mile Creek. |
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Oak Ridge Road Bridge
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| Oak Ridge Road (PA-4061) Over Brush Run | Rural: Washington County, Pennsylvania | Metal 3 Panel Rivet-Connected Queenpost Pony Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 40 ft Main Span Length: 39 ft Roadway Width: 15 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1913 By: Unknown | One of several riveted Queenpost truss bridges in the county, this bridge was not maintained and it deteriorated severely. |
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Paxton Bridge
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| Paxton Farm Road Over Chartiers Creek | Rural: Washington County, Pennsylvania | Metal 4 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren (No Verticals) Pony Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 51.8 ft Main Span Length: 48 ft Roadway Width: 10.8 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1919 By: Unknown | This tiny pony truss is among the first bridges to ever use a rolled H-section for a top chord. |
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Potter Bridge
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| Robinson Run Road (TR-360) Over Wheeling Creek | Rural: Washington County, Pennsylvania | Metal 4 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Pony Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 47 ft Main Span Length: 44 ft Roadway Width: 9.8 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1881 By: Unknown | Unique and extremely significant, this bridge has vertical endposts and a bottom chord that runs up to the top chord. |
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Rodgers Bridge
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| Hicks Road (TR-487) Over Buffalo Creek | Rural: Washington County, Pennsylvania | Metal 5 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Full-Slope Pony Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 51 ft Main Span Length: 51 ft Roadway Width: 13 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1890 By: Columbia Bridge Works of Dayton, Ohio | This bridge has some details that appear to link it to a noteworthy bridge company. |
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S Bridge
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| Abandoned National Road Over Unnamed Creek | Rural: Washington County, Pennsylvania | Stone Semicircular Deck Arch, Fixed |
Total Length: 130 ft Main Span Length: 130 ft Roadway Width: 45 ft Main Spans: 1 |
By: Unknown | This is the oldest engineered structure in the county! |
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Speers Railroad Bridge
Belle Vernon Railroad Bridge |
| Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Over Monongahela River | Belle Vernon and Speers: Washington County, Pennsylvania and Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania | Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected K-Truss Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed | Main Spans: 2 | 1930 By: Unknown | This giant bridge is one of the only bridges in the entire state to display the rare K-truss configuration. |
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Station Street Bridge
Raccoon Station Bridge |
| Railroad (Abandoned) Over Station Street and Sidewalk | Joffre: Washington County, Pennsylvania | Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed | Main Spans: 2 | 1905 By: Unknown | This fascinating arch bridge features a separate smaller arch uphill slightly for a sidewalk. |
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Witherspoon Bridge
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| Witherspoon Road (TR-861) Over Raccoon Creek | Rural: Washington County, Pennsylvania | Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 97 ft Main Span Length: 93 ft Roadway Width: 11.5 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1894 By: Nelson and Buchanan of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania | One of Washington County's most scenic bridges is this small through truss buried in the woods. |
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