Veterans Bridge, Pittsburgh

Name: Veterans Bridge
Address: Pittsburgh, United States

#262 among attractions in Pittsburgh

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The Veterans Bridge is a steel and welded girder bridge that carries Interstate 579 over the Allegheny River in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Completed in 1988 it cost $420 million. It opened on November 11, 1988 complete with 107th National Guard howitzers firing ceremoniously from the deck, as the last link in I-579. The bridge, 1,050 feet in length, has a main span of 410 feet and is 51 feet above the water. The roadway atop the structure is seven lanes wide, with six lanes dedicated to northbound and southbound traffic and one lane designed for reversible High Occupancy Vehicle movements. ()

Opened: 1987 (37 years ago)Length: 1050 ftCoordinates: 40°26'46"N, 79°59'25"W

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Central Pittsburgh (Strip District)Pittsburgh United States

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

Nearby attractions include: PPG Paints Arena, Benedum Center, David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Heinz History Center.

0.4 miS
Sport venue, Sport
PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh
12 min walk • PPG Paints Arena, situated in the bustling city of Pittsburgh, United States, is an emblematic sports venue known for hosting a myriad of events, ranging from thrilling hockey games to high-octane concerts. Opened in 2010, this state-of-the-art facility is the home...
0.6 miW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Benedum Center, Pittsburgh
15 min walk • The Benedum Center, a crown jewel of Pittsburgh's Cultural District, stands as a testament to the city's rich history in the performing arts. Originally known as the Stanley Theatre when it opened its doors in 1928, this grand venue was designed in the opulent style of...
~1680 ftW
Convention center
David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh
9 min walk • The David L. Lawrence Convention Center stands as a testament to contemporary design and environmental stewardship in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh, United States. This expansive facility, named after a former mayor of Pittsburgh, is not only an architectural...
~590 ftW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Heinz History Center, Pittsburgh
3 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Pittsburgh, the Heinz History Center stands as a proud testament to the rich tapestry of Western Pennsylvania's past. This museum, an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, is the largest history museum in Pennsylvania and offers a deep dive...
0.6 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Warner Centre, Pittsburgh
17 min walk • Warner Centre, located in the heart of Pittsburgh in the United States, is a facility that combines the elegance of shopping with easy access to a variety of services. This shopping center offers residents and tourists a unique space where they can find a wide...
~1880 ftSW
Museum, Art museum, Concert hall
August Wilson African American Cultural Center, Pittsburgh
10 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.
~1560 ftN
Bridge
David McCullough Bridge, Pittsburgh
8 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.
0.4 miS
Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Architecture
Church of the Epiphany, Pittsburgh
11 min walk • Church of the Epiphany located at Washington Place and Centre Avenue in the Hill District neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was built in 1902. The church was added to the List of Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation Historic Landmarks in 1998. It is situated next to PPG Paints Arena.
~1990 ftSW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
ToonSeum, Pittsburgh
10 min walk • ToonSeum: Pittsburgh Museum of Cartoon Art is a museum devoted exclusively to the cartoon arts, located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. ToonSeum is one of three museums dedicated to cartoon art in the United States.
0.6 miSW
Museum, Art gallery
Wood Street Galleries, Pittsburgh
15 min walk • Wood Street Galleries, a visual arts project of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, is a gallery located in Downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The gallery occupies the upper floors of the Max Azen company building, above the Wood Street light rail stop.
~1930 ftNW
Bridge
Fort Wayne Railroad Bridge, Pittsburgh
10 min walk • The Fort Wayne Railroad Bridge, listed as the Pennsylvania Railroad Bridge on the National Register of Historic Places, is a double-deck steel truss railroad bridge spanning the Allegheny River in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Veterans Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Heinz History Center, Pittsburgh (3 min walk), Byrnes & Kiefer Building, Pittsburgh (5 min walk), August Wilson House, Pittsburgh (7 min walk), David McCullough Bridge, Pittsburgh (8 min walk).

How to get to Veterans Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Veterans Bridge:

Bus

Penn Station D • Lines: 1, 71, Metro Commuter (3 min walk)
Liberty Ave past 11th St • Lines: 87M, 87S (5 min walk)

Train

Pittsburgh Union Station (4 min walk)

Light rail

Steel Plaza • Lines: Blue, Red, Silver (13 min walk)
Wood Street • Lines: Blue, Red, Silver (15 min walk)