Ambridge–Aliquippa Bridge
Ambridge–Aliquippa Bridge | |
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The bridge in 2025 | |
| Coordinates | 40°35′32″N 80°14′12″W / 40.5923°N 80.2366°W |
| Carries | 2 lanes of roadway |
| Crosses | Ohio River |
| Locale | Ambridge, Pennsylvania |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Steel cantilever bridge |
| Total length | 1,908 feet |
| Width | 30 feet |
| History | |
| Opened | December 11, 1927 |
| Location | |
Interactive map of Ambridge–Aliquippa Bridge | |
The Ambridge–Aliquippa Bridge is a steel cantilever through truss bridge which crosses the Ohio River at Ambridge, Pennsylvania.
The Ambridge–Aliquippa Bridge’s cantilevered trusses are made from riveted steel, a design favored from the 1920s through the 1970s for crossings with 600 to 1,400 foot main spans. In addition to the Ohio River and two railways, the bridge crosses two main highways making the full length 1,908 feet excluding the end spans.