Lane Bane Bridge
Appearance
Lane Bane Bridge | |
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![]() The bridge's main span crosses the Monongahela. | |
Coordinates | 40°01′30″N 79°53′06″W / 40.02503°N 79.88509°W |
Carries | 4 divided lanes of ![]() |
Crosses | Monongahela River |
Locale | Brownsville, Pennsylvania and West Brownsville, Pennsylvania |
Characteristics | |
Design | Truss bridge |
Total length | 2,133 feet (650 m) |
Width | 60 feet (18 m) |
Longest span | 518 feet (158 m) |
History | |
Opened | 1960 |
Location | |
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The Lane Bane Bridge is an American truss bridge that carries vehicular traffic across the Monongahela River between Brownsville, Pennsylvania and West Brownsville, Pennsylvania.
History and architectural features
This high-level bridge was completed in November 1962 and was originally designed to be part of the
Mon-Fayette Expressway
. A 3 miles (4.8 km) freeway segment stretches from the west bank of the bridge, and a final exit is contained directly on the eastern shore.
The structure was designed not only to provide a river crossing without having to enter the associated deep valley, but to also carry vehicles high above the main streets of West Brownsville.
See also
Gallery
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Western portion of span over West Brownsville
References
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