W.D. Mansfield Memorial Bridge
The W.D. Mansfield Memorial Bridge, commonly known as the Dravosburg Bridge, is a cantilever bridge that carries vehicular traffic across the Monongahela River between McKeesport, Pennsylvania and Dravosburg, Pennsylvania. It is a high-level bridge, passing over railyard, industrial sites, and Route 837, to connect Fifth Avenue in McKeesport and Richland Avenue in Dravosburg.
W.D. Mansfield Memorial Bridge | |
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 The William D. Mansfield Memorial Bridge spans the Monongahela River between McKeesport and Dravosburg, PA. This photo was taken from the McKeesport bank of the river. | |
| Coordinates | 40.3452°N 79.8856°W |
| Carries | 4 divided lanes of traffic |
| Crosses | Monongahela River |
| Locale | McKeesport, Pennsylvania and Dravosburg, Pennsylvania |
| Other name(s) | Dravosburg Bridge |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Cantilever bridge |
| Longest span | 480.0 feet (146 m) |
| Clearance below | 65.3 feet (19.9 m) |
| History | |
| Opened | 1951 |
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History
This structure replaced the low-level 1889 Dravosburg-Reynoldton Bridge. The steel from the Wabash Bridge (Pittsburgh), demolished in 1948, was used in the construction of this bridge.[1]
As built, the Mansfield Bridge carried trolley tracks of Pittsburgh Railways route 56 McKeesport via 2nd Avenue. The trolley line was replaced by a bus on September 5, 1963.
The bridge is named for McKeesport politician William D. Mansfield, who served as an Allegheny County Commissioner and later as a State Senator.[2]
See also
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References
- Bennett, Joe (June 5, 1977). "Pittsburgh's Hard-Luck Bridge". The Pittsburgh Press Roto. Retrieved March 28, 2010.
- Togyer, Jason (May 3, 2013). "Hey, Answer Person: Who Was William D. Mansfield?". Tube City Almanac. McKeesport, Penna.: Tube City Online. Retrieved July 7, 2018.