Ohio Connecting Railroad Bridge, Pittsburgh

Name: Ohio Connecting Railroad Bridge
Address: Pittsburgh, United States

#116 among attractions in Pittsburgh

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Facts and practical information

The Ohio Connecting Railroad Bridge is a steel bridge which crosses the Ohio River at Brunot's Island at the west end of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. It consists of two major through truss spans over the main and back channels of the river, of 508 feet and 406 feet respectively, with deck truss approaches. ()

Coordinates: 40°27'50"N, 80°2'29"W

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North Side (Brunots Island)Pittsburgh United States

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Day trips

Ohio Connecting Railroad Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bicycle Heaven, Rivers Casino, West End Overlook, Union Dale Cemetery.

0.7 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum
Bicycle Heaven, Pittsburgh
19 min walk • Bicycle Heaven is a unique museum that pedals through the streets of Pittsburgh, United States, offering an extraordinary journey into the world of bicycles. This remarkable haven for cycling enthusiasts and history buffs alike is the largest bicycle museum in the...
1.5 miSE
Nightlife, Casino, Gambling
Rivers Casino, Pittsburgh
39 min walk • Rivers Casino Pittsburgh stands as a premier entertainment destination in the heart of Pittsburgh, United States. Nestled along the Ohio River, this sprawling casino offers a vibrant gaming experience, with over 2,500 slot machines and 100 table games, including poker...
1.3 miS
Park
West End Overlook, Pittsburgh
33 min walk • The West End-Elliott Overlook Park is a small municipal park and scenic viewpoint in the Elliott neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In 2003 the park was redesigned with landscaped gardens and a walkway under shade trees. Terraced stone banks provide seats for tourists.
1 miE
Cemetery
Union Dale Cemetery, Pittsburgh
27 min walk • Union Dale Cemetery is a cemetery at 2200 Brighton Road, in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. The cemetery is divided into three parts: Division 1, east of Brighton Road and north of Marshall Avenue; Division 2, east of Brighton Road and south of Marshall Avenue; Division 3, west of Brighton Road and south of Island Avenue.
1.7 miNE
Park
Riverview Park, Pittsburgh
43 min walk • Riverview Park is the fourth largest municipal park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The park is located four miles north of Downtown in the neighborhood of Perry North and consists of 251 acres.
1.4 miSE
Bridge
West End Bridge, Pittsburgh
37 min walk • 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.
1.1 miSE
Harbor
Chateau, Pittsburgh
28 min walk • Chateau is a neighborhood in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania's North Side area. It has a zip code of 15233, and has representation on Pittsburgh City Council by the council member for District 6.
0.5 miE
Church
Holy Ghost Byzantine Catholic Church, Pittsburgh
14 min walk • Holy Ghost Byzantine Catholic Church is an Eastern Catholic church in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. It is located in the city's North Side neighborhood at 1437 Superior Avenue. Today it is best known as the church from which the funeral services of artist Andy Warhol were held in 1987.
1 miNW
Bridge
McKees Rocks Bridge, Pittsburgh
26 min walk • The McKees Rocks Bridge is a steel trussed through arch bridge which carries the Blue Belt, Pittsburgh's innermost beltline, across the Ohio River at Brighton Heights and McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, west of the city.
1.4 miSE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Calvary United Methodist Church, Pittsburgh
37 min walk • Calvary United Methodist Church at 971 Beech Avenue in the Allegheny West neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was built from 1892 to 1895. This Gothic Revival styled Methodist church was designed by architects Vrydaugh and Shepherd, with T. B. Wolfe.
1.4 miSE
Church, Romanesque architecture, Romanesque revival architecture
Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Pittsburgh
36 min walk • Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Pittsburgh, is an active parish of the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh. It is known for offering a Sunday evening service of Jazz Vespers.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Ohio Connecting Railroad Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Brunot Island, Pittsburgh (4 min walk), State Correctional Institution – Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh (12 min walk), Holy Ghost Byzantine Catholic Church, Pittsburgh (14 min walk), Marshall-Shadeland, Pittsburgh (16 min walk).

How to get to Ohio Connecting Railroad Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ohio Connecting Railroad Bridge:

Bus

Sheraden (25 min walk)
Ohio River Blvd at McKees Rocks Bridge • Lines: 1 (27 min walk)