Birmingham Bridge, Pittsburgh

Name: Birmingham Bridge
Address: Birmingham Bridge, Pittsburgh, United States

#119 among attractions in Pittsburgh

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The Birmingham Bridge is a bowstring arch bridge in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, which crosses over the Monongahela River. The bridge connects East Carson Street on the South Side with Fifth and Forbes Avenues going to Uptown, Oakland, and the Hill District. It is named in honor of the English city of Birmingham and also for the neighborhood it connects to, which was once called Birmingham, now a part of the South Side. Many locals also may refer to it with its unofficial name, the 22nd Street bridge. ()

Opened: 2 September 1977 (46 years ago)Length: 1662 ftCoordinates: 40°26'8"N, 79°58'23"W

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Birmingham BridgeCentral Pittsburgh (Bluff)Pittsburgh United States

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Birmingham Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: SouthSide Works, Petersen Events Center, Hot Metal Bridge, Shrine of the Blessed Mother.

0.7 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Cinema
SouthSide Works, Pittsburgh
18 min walk • SouthSide Works, a contemporary lifestyle center nestled in the heart of Pittsburgh, has rapidly become a bustling hub for shopping, dining, and entertainment. Situated on the South Side of the city, this open-air complex spans several city blocks and offers a diverse...
0.8 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Petersen Events Center, Pittsburgh
21 min walk • The Petersen Events Center, commonly referred to as "The Pete," is a prominent sports venue located in the vibrant city of Pittsburgh, United States. This state-of-the-art facility serves as the home court for the University of Pittsburgh's men's and women's basketball...
0.8 miSE
Bridge
Hot Metal Bridge, Pittsburgh
22 min walk • The Hot Metal Bridge is a truss bridge in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, that crosses the Monongahela River. The bridge consists of two parallel spans on a single set of piers: the former Monongahela Connecting Railroad Bridge, built in 1887, on the upstream side and the former Hot Metal Bridge, built in 1900, on the downstream side.
0.8 miE
Sacred and religious sites
Shrine of the Blessed Mother, Pittsburgh
21 min walk • The Shrine of the Blessed Mother, also known as Our Lady of the Parkway and the Queen of Peace, is located at 6 Wakefield Street in the Oakland neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The shrine overlooks the Penn-Lincoln Parkway.
0.8 miSW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Comedy club
City Theatre, Pittsburgh
20 min walk • City Theatre is a professional theatre company located in Pittsburgh's South Side. It specializes in productions of new plays and has commissioned new works by playwrights on the national theatre scene, including Christopher Durang, Adam Rapp, and Jeffrey Hatcher.
0.9 miW
Bridge
South Tenth Street Bridge, Pittsburgh
23 min walk • South Tenth Street Bridge, most often called the Tenth Street Bridge, but officially dubbed the Philip Murray Bridge, is a suspension bridge spanning the Monongahela River in Downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
0.7 miSE
Park
J&L Tunnel, Pittsburgh
17 min walk • J&L Tunnel is a tunnel on CSX Transportation's Pittsburgh Subdivision, at the former location of Jones and Laughlin Steel Company. The tunnel was used to allow trains on the Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railroad to bypass the Jones and Laughlin steel mill, by passing under it.
0.8 miNW
Church
St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church, Pittsburgh
21 min walk • St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church is a Black Catholic parish in the Hill District neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1894 and became a personal parish for African-Americans in June 2020.
0.6 miS
Entertainment district
South Side Flats, Pittsburgh
16 min walk • The South Side Flats is a neighborhood in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania's South Side area. It is located just south of the Monongahela River.
0.6 miSE
Park
South Shore Riverfront Park, Pittsburgh
16 min walk • South Shore Riverfront Park is a 3.4-acre park that spans from 25th to 29th streets along the south banks of the Monongahela River upriver from Downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States.
0.7 miNW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Historical place
New Granada Theater, Pittsburgh
18 min walk • The New Granada Theater at 2007 Centre Avenue in the Hill District neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was built in 1927 and 1928.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Birmingham Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – South Side, Pittsburgh (13 min walk), South Side Flats, Pittsburgh (16 min walk), Bluff, Pittsburgh (16 min walk), South Shore Riverfront Park, Pittsburgh (16 min walk).

How to get to Birmingham Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Birmingham Bridge:

Bus

Fifth Avenue at Craft Avenue • Lines: 71B (13 min walk)
Atwood Station • Lines: 71B (22 min walk)

Train

Pittsburgh Union Station (30 min walk)

Light rail

Steel Plaza • Lines: Blue, Red, Silver (31 min walk)