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Archived Bridge Hunter; no Historic Bridges;
Satellite)
BPRR =
Buffalo & Pittsburgh Railroad
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John Leopard Flickr
BPRR 3344 South RINC hopper train, Allegheny River bridge, West Mosgrove, PA Empty hopper train RINC soars at 125-feet [38m] above the Allegheny River north of Kittaning. The bridge is 1,682-feet [513m] long and was completed in 1899. |
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History's Mirror posted
In 1910, this photograph captures the railroad bridge over the Allegheny River at Mosgrove, Armstrong County, with the Bridge-View Hotel prominently visible on the left. The railroad bridge itself stands as a symbol of the region’s transportation infrastructure, linking communities across the river. To the right, about four miles away, lies Kittanning, a town integral to the area's economic and cultural life at the time. The scene evokes the bustling, yet serene atmosphere of early 20th-century Pennsylvania, where industry, transportation, and hospitality converged along the riverbanks. This image is part of the Kathleen Reitler Collection, and it offers a glimpse into a pivotal moment in the area's history, capturing both the natural beauty and industrial growth of Armstrong County. |
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posted by Dave Kuntz Drone Photos with the comment: "Two bridges with different fates in Templeton PA: High above the Allegheny River, a MOW crew replaces ties on the Mosgrove Railroad Bridge while below half of a bridge from the PRR Oil City Branch is used for a bike trail while the decking has been removed from the other half."
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Bonus: Oil City Branch Bridge over South Fork Pine Creek
These are Dave's other two photos.
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Note how the connector between the mainline over the river and the branch along the river climbs up the side of the river's bluff.
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| 1958 Kittanning and 1968 Mosgrove Quads @ 24,000 |
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