Bridges and Tunnels of Allegheny County and Pittsburgh, PA - West Side Belt RR over West Carson St

allegorical carving from Allegheny County Office Building; 1929-31; Stanley L. Roush, architect

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Home > All By Location regional map > Pittsburgh West > West Side Belt RR over West Carson St

View southeast on West Carson St toward West End Circle

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View west on West Carson St near West End Circle;
P&WV and N&W lettering;
Trussed bent at southbound center-lane ramp to West End Circle;
Transition from through girder spans to deck girder spans

Center lanes of West Carson St connect to West End Circle;
View south toward Norfolk Southern [former PRR] arch crossing above WSB RR;
View southeast on West Carson St toward West End Circle

View northwest from arch;
Through girder spans;
Knee braces and riveted plates;
Transition from through girder spans to deck girder spans

Girder depth and bearing type change near street crossing span;
Overview of approach spans adjacent to West Carson St;
Riveted girder columns near midpoint of approach trestle;
Riveted girder columns near western end of approach trestle

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