This 1502' (458m) long bridge has a main span of 140' (137m). [HistoricBridges]
BridgeHunter provides a length of 1990.3' (607m).
BridgeHunter called the design: "Cantilevered tied arch." But I agree with HistoricBridges that it is a continuous truss.
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| USACE, Pittsburgh District posted via Dennis DeBruler |
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| BridgeHunter, 1950 Photo from the collection of Robert A Gardner |
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| Jackson-Township historical preservation posted The Elizabeth Bridge, known officially as the Regis R. Malady Bridge, located in Elizabeth Borough and West Elizabeth, Allegheny County. The four lane divided bridge carries Route 51 and spans the Monongahela River. The length of the main span is 434.5 feet and the vertical clearance of its deck is 50 feet. (Photo and text from https://historicpittsburgh.org/) |
"This particular bridge has good historic integrity and retains ornamental details like the piers at the ends of the main spans, the railing on the sidewalk, and the stairways." [HistoricBridges]
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| Street View, aug 2023 |




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