Rachel Carson Bridge, Pittsburgh
Facts and practical information
Rachel Carson Bridge, also known as the Ninth Street Bridge, spans the Allegheny River in Downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in the United States. The total length is 840 feet including the 410-foot main span and two 215-foot side spans, or 995 feet including the approaches. The total width of the deck is 62 feet, including the 38-foot roadway plus two 10-foot sidewalks outside the compressive plate girder. Whereas the roadway formerly carried two vehicle lanes and two streetcar tracks, it was changed to carry four wide vehicle lanes. The 2019-2020 refurbishment reduced the lanes to three. ()
North Side (Northshore)Pittsburgh
Rachel Carson Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: The Andy Warhol Museum, PNC Park, Benedum Center, David L. Lawrence Convention Center.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Rachel Carson Bridge?
How to get to Rachel Carson Bridge by public transport?
Bus
- 7th St at Ft Duquesne Blvd • Lines: 1, 2 (5 min walk)
- 9th St at Penn Ave • Lines: 2, P13 (6 min walk)
Light rail
- Wood Street • Lines: Blue, Red, Silver (8 min walk)
- Steel Plaza • Lines: Blue, Red, Silver (14 min walk)
Train
- Pittsburgh Union Station (12 min walk)