Beaver River Bridge
Appearance
Beaver River Bridge | |
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Coordinates | 40°49′N 80°19′W / 40.81°N 80.32°W |
Carries | I-76 (Pennsylvania Turnpike) |
Crosses | Beaver River |
Locale | North Sewickley Township and Big Beaver |
Official name | Beaver River Bridge |
Other name(s) | Beaver Valley Bridge |
Characteristics | |
Total length | 1,540 feet (470 m) |
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The Beaver River Bridge (also called "Beaver Valley Bridge") is a bridge that carries the Pennsylvania Turnpike across the Beaver River.[1] Built in 1951 and opened in 1952, the 61-year-old bridge (as of 2012) is in the midst of being redesigned.[2] According to Pennsylvania Turnpike's article on its bridges, the Beaver River Bridge is taller than the Delaware River Bridge on the PA Turnpike's eastern terminus.[3] It is however shorter than the Mahoning River Bridge, which is a 1700 foot long span.[4] The bridge is an example of a mid-20th Century cantilever deck truss with efforts to save it due to it becoming rare from demolitions.[5]