West End Bridge, Pittsburgh
Facts and practical information
The West End Bridge is a steel bowstring arch bridge over the Ohio River in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, approximately one mile below the confluence of the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers. The bridge was built from 1930 to 1932 primarily by the American Bridge Company and the Foundation Company and was the world's first to use tied-arch technology on a large scale. It connects the West End to the Chateau neighborhood on the North Side of Pittsburgh. The bridge was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979, and the List of Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation Historic Landmarks in 2001. As of 2016, the bridge and its surrounding approaches are undergoing some major reconstruction. ()
West End Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Heinz Field, PNC Park, Highmark Stadium, Point of View Sculpture.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to West End Bridge?
How to get to West End Bridge by public transport?
Bus
- Fingal St at Rutledge St • Lines: 40 (10 min walk)
- Liberty Ave at Wyndham Grand • Lines: Metro Commuter, P10 (30 min walk)
Light rail
- Allegheny • Lines: Blue, Red, Silver (13 min walk)
- North Side • Lines: Blue, Red, Silver (24 min walk)