Speers Railroad Bridge

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

This is an old revision of this page, as edited by Od Mishehu AWB (talk | contribs) at 17:24, 9 February 2014 (→‎See also: Stub sorting: {{Pennsylvania-bridge-struct-stub}} using AWB). The present address (URL) is a permanent link to this revision, which may differ significantly from the current revision.

Speers Railroad Bridge
Coordinates40°07′39″N 79°52′45″W / 40.1275°N 79.8791°W / 40.1275; -79.8791
CarriesWheeling and Lake Erie Railway
CrossesMonongahela River
LocaleNorth Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania and Speers, Pennsylvania
Other name(s)Belle Vernon Railroad Bridge
Characteristics
DesignK Truss bridge
Location
Map

The Speers Railroad Bridge, also called the Belle Vernon Railroad Bridge, carries the Wheeling and Lake Erie Railway across the Monongahela River from Speers east to North Belle Vernon in the state of Pennsylvania. The structure was originally designed by the Norfolk and Western Railway using a K-truss style that is rarely used outside of the Great Plains. The high level span passes features several smaller approach segments on the river's eastern bank due to the width of the valley.

See also