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Smithfield Street Bridge

Smithfield Street Bridge is a historic place in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on March 21, 1974, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 74001745.

Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PennsylvaniaListed March 21, 1974NRIS #74001745★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Smithfield Street Bridge?

The Smithfield Street Bridge is a lenticular truss bridge crossing the Monongahela River in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. The bridge was designed by Gustav Lindenthal, the engineer who later designed the Hell Gate Bridge in New York City. The Smithfield Street Bridge was built between 1881 and 1883, opening for traffic on March 19, 1883. It was widened in 1889 and widened again in 1911. The bridge has been designated a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark, a National Historic Landmark, and has a Historic Landmark Plaque from the Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Smithfield Street Bridge
City
Pittsburgh
County
Allegheny County
State
Pennsylvania
Listed on the National Register
March 21, 1974
NRIS reference number
74001745
Resource type
structure
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
40.43455, -80.00232
When was Smithfield Street Bridge listed on the National Register?

Smithfield Street Bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 21, 1974.

Where is Smithfield Street Bridge located?

Smithfield Street Bridge is located in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania at approximately 40.43455, -80.00232. See the map above.

Is Smithfield Street Bridge a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Smithfield Street Bridge is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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