Washington Crossing Bridge, Pittsburgh

Name: Washington Crossing Bridge
Address: Pittsburgh, United States

#162 among attractions in Pittsburgh

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The Washington Crossing Bridge, commonly known as the Fortieth Street Bridge, is an arch bridge that carries vehicular traffic across the Allegheny River between the Pittsburgh neighborhood of Lawrenceville and the suburb of Millvale. ()

Opened: 1924 (100 years ago)Length: 2366 ftCoordinates: 40°28'16"N, 79°57'57"W

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East End (Central Lawrenceville)Pittsburgh United States

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Washington Crossing Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mr. Smalls Theatre, 33rd Street Railroad Bridge, The Doughboy, The Church Brew Works.

0.8 miNW
Museum, Theater, Concerts and shows
Mr. Smalls Theatre, Pittsburgh
20 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Millvale, just a stone's throw from downtown Pittsburgh, Mr. Smalls Theatre stands as a beacon of the city's vibrant arts and music scene. This intimate venue, housed in a former 18th-century Catholic church, has been repurposed into one of...
0.5 miSW
Bridge
33rd Street Railroad Bridge, Pittsburgh
14 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.
0.6 miS
Park
The Doughboy, Pittsburgh
15 min walk • The Doughboy is a war memorial and neighborhood landmark in the Lawrenceville neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
0.6 miS
Church, Brewery, Bars and clubs
The Church Brew Works, Pittsburgh
16 min walk • The Church Brew Works is a brewpub in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, set in the confines of a restored Roman Catholic church. The brewpub is located at 3525 Liberty Avenue in the Lawrenceville neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The church building was originally built in 1902, and had been used as a church until 1993.
0.4 miSE
Park, Playground, Baseball field
Allegheny Arsenal, Pittsburgh
11 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.
0.8 miSW
Bridge
31st Street Bridge, Pittsburgh
20 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.
0.6 miS
Museum, Specialty museum
The Clemente Museum, Pittsburgh
16 min walk • The Roberto Clemente Museum is an American museum honoring Roberto Clemente, the Major League Baseball right fielder of the Pittsburgh Pirates and Hall of Famer.
~1910 ftSE
Neighbourhood
Lawrenceville Historic District, Pittsburgh
10 min walk • The Lawrenceville Historic District is a U.S. historic district in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, which encompasses the majority of the Lawrenceville neighborhood.
1 miSW
40°27'27"N • 79°58'24"W
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, Pittsburgh
26 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater
1.5 miSW
Entertainment district
Strip District, Pittsburgh
39 min walk • The Strip District is a neighborhood in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a one-half square mile area of land northeast of the central business district bordered to the north by the Allegheny River and to the south by portions of the Hill District.
0.5 miSE
Nightlife
Arsenal Cider House, Pittsburgh
13 min walk • Arsenal Cider House and Wine Cellar is a small-batch cider manufacturer located in the Lawrenceville neighborhood of Pittsburgh. It is located adjacent to, and named after, the historic Allegheny Arsenal. It was cited by a Canadian newspaper as an example of something that makes Pittsburgh "chic".

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Washington Crossing Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Turney House, Pittsburgh (6 min walk), Consolidated Ice Company Factory No. 2, Pittsburgh (7 min walk), Naser's Tavern, Pittsburgh (7 min walk), Lawrence Public School, Pittsburgh (8 min walk).

How to get to Washington Crossing Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Washington Crossing Bridge:

Bus

Grant Ave at East Ohio St • Lines: 2 (13 min walk)
East Ohio St at Grant Ave • Lines: 1, 2 (14 min walk)