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Key Facts |
Bridge Name | Type | Road | Location | City | Crossing |
| Edinburg Bridge | Truss | US-224 | Lawrence County, PA | Edinburg | Mahoning River and Railroad |
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Technical Facts |
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Construction Date |
Structure Length | Truss Span Length | Deck Width | Builder |
| 1936 | 480 Feet | 270 Feet | 45 Feet | Fort Pitt Bridge Works |
I personally think that this bridge is among the most beautiful of the "standard plan" metal truss bridges in Pennsylvania that I have seen. What makes this bridge special? It has more v-lacing and lattice than many of the smaller massive-membered truss bridges in Pennsylvania. In fact this bridge is covered in v-lacing and lattice... all members have either v-lacing or lattice somewhere on them. The bridge is also attractive for its arched Parker configuration. Although I think the bridge has historic value, the historic bridge inventory, as usual, feels otherwise. However, I feel this bridge should be maintained/preserved on aesthetic grounds alone. The bridge is a beautiful and essential part of the northwestern Pennsylvania landscape. It also is a nice addition to a roadway that many people travel daily.
Note that this bridge has some plate girder spans at the northern end that carry it over some rail lines. They are generally undistinguished, and hidden by modern railings. I can find nicer plate girder bridges out there, but these spans are still are worth noting.
Information and Findings From Pennsylvania's Historic Bridge InventoryDiscussion of Bridge The 4-span, 480'-long bridge built in 1936 consists of three, 70'-long, built-up thru girder approach spans and a 270'-long, riveted, Parker thru truss span over the river. The bridge is supported on concrete piers and concrete abutments with wingwalls. The trusses are traditionally composed, and there are no innovative or distinctive details. The cantilevered sidewalk is finished with standard design metal railings. The bridge was designed by the state highway department bridge division and fabricated by in state builder Fort Pitt Bridge Works. Neither the bridge nor its setting are historically or technologically significant. Discussion of Surrounding Area The bridge carries a two-lane road with shoulders and a sidewalk over the Mahoning River and two CSXT (formerly the B&O Railroad) tracks at the north end of the bridge in a sparsely developed, wooded setting in the village of Edinburg. Bridge Considered Historic By Survey: No |
