Completed in 1958 by American Bridge, the Fort Pitt Bridge project consisted of a 1,210-foot-long structure with a 750-foot main arch span and a width of 62 feet. The tie truss supports four vehicular lanes on each deck. Erection was carried out sequentially using falsework bents placed both in the river and atop the truss. The project utilized a total of 8,019 tons of structural steel.
Project Details
- Owner: Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
- Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
- Performed as: American Bridge Company
- Project value: $0.00
- Awards: 2005 Prize Bridge Competition Merit Award in recognition of outstanding design in structural steel; Presented to ABM Steel Detailer; reconstructed category in 2005
- Completion Date: November 1958