This is a single suspension bridge from the Bridgemeister historical inventory of suspension bridges.
1876: Point
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA - Monongahela River
| Bridgemeister ID: | 84 (added before 2003) |
| Year Completed: | 1876 |
| Name: | Point |
| Location: | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Crossing: | Monongahela River |
| Coordinates: | 40.441000 N 80.014000 W |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| Principals: | Edward Hemberle |
| References: | AAJ, BOP, BPL, HBE, IEA, ONF, PBR, PTS2, SA19000106 |
| Use: | Vehicular and Rail (streetcar) |
| Status: | Demolished, 1927 |
| Main Cables: | Eyebar |
| Suspended Spans: | 1 |
| Main Span: | 1 x 243.8 meters (800 feet) |
| Deck width: | 34 feet |
Notes:
- Partial floor collapse requiring extensive repairs, December 24, 1903. Repaired, 1904. Demolished 1927.
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