1899 BPRR/B&O Bridge over Allegheny River at Mosgrove, PA

(Archived Bridge Hunter; no Historic Bridges; Satellite)

BPRR = Buffalo & Pittsburgh Railroad

Street View, Nov 2023

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.

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.