You'll Want To Cross These 14 Amazing Bridges In Pennsylvania
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Bridges are some of the most distinct and varied forms of architecture; their unique structure offers endless possibilities for civil engineers and architects to play with their design. Cool bridges always become landmarks of the towns where they are built– below are some of the coolest bridges in the state of Pennsylvania.
Pittsburgh is known as the "City of Bridges" Coming in at just under 500, the city has more bridges than any other city in the world, including Venice. Wow.
Though we could do an entire post on Pittsburgh bridges, we limited it to three pictures in order to give attention to the rest of the state's bridges. Here we have the West End Bridge cloaked in a layer of fog.
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One of the most popular and frequently travelled bridges in the city of Pittsburgh, here we see Fort Pitt majestically illuminated in front of the city.
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The trapezoidal Phoenix bridge won't let you cross without stopping to stare.
The Ben Franklin Bridge is a major landmark of Philadelphia.
Pond's Eddy Bridge connects New York state with Shohola Township in Pennsylvania.
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What a peaceful looking bridge in York.
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The Commodore Barry Bridge connects the Philadelphia area with New Jersey. We can definitely recommend which side of the bridge to stay on. (Hint: it begins with "P" and ends with "sylvania.")
When the Tunkhannon Viaduct was completed in 1915, it was the largest concrete structure in the world. Fifty years later, it was still the largest concrete bridge in the country. Today, it is still an impressive sight.
Let us return to Pittsburgh for a moment in order to admire the Fort Wayne Railroad Bridge. It's a double-decker bridge, even though the bottom deck is unused. The top layer is used for train traffic. The bridge is on the National Registry of Historic Places.
This old rusted bridge in Sharon is closed off, but so beautiful, especially in such a well-executed photograph and on such a bright day.
This bridge looks inviting for a thoughtful, solitary stroll. Beware, a troll may jump out and demand a toll. (Just ignore him.)
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This bridge was built in 1908 as the first major bridge built in Allegheny County. Impressive, considering the amount of big bridges there.
Commonly known as Tarentum Bridge, in this picture the George D Stuart Bridge is cloaked in a mysterious mist.
What is your favorite bridge in the state? Tell us in the comments below!
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