Schenley Park Bridge - Pittsburgh, PA
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stinger503
N 40° 26.490 W 079° 56.971
17T E 589089 N 4477291
Historic bridge in Pittsburgh
Waymark Code: WM16FHN
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 07/21/2022
Views: 2
The Schenley Park Bridge is located at Schenley Park in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. The bridge takes Schenley Dive over Panther Hollow as well as Boundry Street and a rail line. The yellow bridge was built in 1897 by engineer Henry B. Rust, the same year that nearby similar looking Panther Hollow Bridge was built.
The bridge has a safety fence that has been collecting hundreds of love padlocks on it. This bridge was designated a Pittsburgh Landmark in 2001.
Length of bridge: 620 ft
Height of bridge: 120 ft
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Vehicle, Pedestrian
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
Panther Hollow Valley
Date constructed: 1897
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: Yes
Name of road or trail the bridge services: Schenley Drive
Location:
Pittsburgh
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