Herr's Island Railroad Bridge, Pittsburgh

Name: Herr's Island Railroad Bridge
Address: Pittsburgh, United States

#275 among attractions in Pittsburgh

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Herr's Island Railroad Bridge, Pittsburgh

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The Herr's Island Railroad Bridge, also known as the West Penn Railroad Bridge, is a truss bridge across the Allegheny River in the United States between the Pittsburgh neighborhoods of Troy Hill and Herrs Island. ()

Opened: 1890 (134 years ago)Coordinates: 40°27'37"N, 79°58'54"W

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North Side (Troy Hill)Pittsburgh United States

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Herr's Island Railroad Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 33rd Street Railroad Bridge, The Doughboy, August Wilson African American Cultural Center.

0.8 miE
Church, Neo-baroque architecture
Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Pittsburgh
20 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant city of Pittsburgh, the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church stands as a beacon of faith and community. This Catholic church, with its distinctive architectural design, serves as a spiritual home for many of the city's residents.
0.6 miNE
Bridge
33rd Street Railroad Bridge, Pittsburgh
16 min walk • The 33rd Street Railroad Bridge is a truss bridge that carries the Allegheny Valley Railroad on the P&W Subdivision over the Allegheny River that connects downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Herrs Island, Pittsburgh, United States.
0.8 miE
Park
The Doughboy, Pittsburgh
21 min walk • The Doughboy is a war memorial and neighborhood landmark in the Lawrenceville neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
1.4 miSW
Museum, Art museum, Concert hall
August Wilson African American Cultural Center, Pittsburgh
36 min walk • The August Wilson African American Cultural Center is a U.S. nonprofit arts organization based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania that presents performing and visual arts programs that celebrate the contributions of African Americans not only in Western Pennsylvania, but nationally and internationally.
~1770 ftN
Church
Saint Anthony Chapel, Pittsburgh
9 min walk • Saint Anthony Chapel is a Catholic chapel in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania within the Diocese of Pittsburgh.
0.8 miSW
Bridge
David McCullough Bridge, Pittsburgh
21 min walk • The David McCullough Bridge, commonly and historically known as the 16th Street Bridge, is a steel trussed through arch bridge that spans the Allegheny River in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
0.6 miS
Church
St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, Pittsburgh
15 min walk • St. Stanislaus Kostka Church in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, referred to in Polish as Kościół Świętego Stanisława Kostki is a historic church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh. Located in the Strip District in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, it is a prime example of the so-called 'Polish Cathedral' style of churches.
0.6 miNW
Fountain
Voegtly Spring, Pittsburgh
16 min walk • The Voegtly Spring is located on Damas Street in the Spring Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The structure around the spring was built circa 1912 in the Vernacular architectural style.
1.2 miE
Park, Playground, Baseball field
Allegheny Arsenal, Pittsburgh
30 min walk • The Allegheny Arsenal, established in 1814, was an important supply and manufacturing center for the Union Army during the American Civil War, and the site of the single largest civilian disaster during the war.
~1900 ftNE
Bridge
31st Street Bridge, Pittsburgh
10 min walk • The William Raymond Prom Memorial Bridge, commonly known as the 31st Street Bridge, is an arch bridge that carries vehicular traffic across the Allegheny River between the Pittsburgh neighborhoods of Troy Hill and the Strip District.
1.3 miSW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Performing arts
New Hazlett Theater, Pittsburgh
34 min walk • The New Hazlett Theater is the primary occupant of the Carnegie Free Library of Allegheny in the Allegheny Center part of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Herr's Island Railroad Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Troy Hill, Pittsburgh (5 min walk), 30th Street Bridge, Pittsburgh (8 min walk), Saint Anthony Chapel, Pittsburgh (9 min walk), 31st Street Bridge, Pittsburgh (10 min walk).

How to get to Herr's Island Railroad Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Herr's Island Railroad Bridge:

Bus

31st Street Bridge Ramp at 31st St Bridge • Lines: 1, 2 (8 min walk)
East Ohio St at Heinz St • Lines: 1, 2 (18 min walk)

Train

Pittsburgh Union Station (31 min walk)