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! 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.
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Total Bridges Found: 25

 Bridge Name HSR Rating Facility Carried / Feature Intersected LocationStructure Type Structure DimensionsConstruction Date / Builder or Contractor DescriptionThumbnail
Ackelson Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 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.Click to visit page.
Belle Vernon Bridge
Speers - Belle Vernon Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 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.Click to visit page.
Brownsville Bridge
Old Brownsville Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 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.Click to visit page.
! Central Avenue Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 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.Click to visit page.
X Charleroi-Monessen Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 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.Click to visit page.
Coal Center Bridge
Water Street Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 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.Click to visit page.
X Donaldson Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 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.Click to visit page.
! Donora-Webster Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 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.Click to visit page.
Dunbar Bridge
Harmon Creek Road Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 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.Click to visit page.
Dunbar Bridge
Valleyview Road Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 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.Click to visit page.
Elliott Bridge
Greenes Road Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 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.Click to visit page.
! Frye Station Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 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.Click to visit page.
Hodgens Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 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.Click to visit page.
Keys Bridge
Keyes Road Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 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.Click to visit page.
Mill Street Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 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!Click to visit page.
X Millsboro Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 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.Click to visit page.
Millsboro Railroad Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 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.Click to visit page.
! Oak Ridge Road Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 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.Click to visit page.
Paxton Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 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.Click to visit page.
Potter Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 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.Click to visit page.
Rodgers Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 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.Click to visit page.
S Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 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!Click to visit page.
Speers Railroad Bridge
Belle Vernon Railroad Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 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.Click to visit page.
Station Street Bridge
Raccoon Station Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 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.Click to visit page.
Witherspoon Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 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.Click to visit page.

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