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Albert Gallatin Memorial Bridge
Albert Gallatin Memorial Bridge (1930 and 2009) - Side View.jpg
1930 bridge (left) the day after its closing, with its replacement on the right.
Coordinates 39°44′21″N 79°54′12″W / 39.73917°N 79.90333°W / 39.73917; -79.90333
Carries PA 88
Crosses Monongahela River
Named for Albert Gallatin
Maintained by PennDOT
Characteristics
Total length 810 ft (250 m)
Width 28 ft (8.5 m)
History
Constructed by Point Marion Bridge Company
Marion Bridge
Marion Bridge, Point Marion.jpg
Side of the bridge
Location Pennsylvania Route 88 over the Monongahela River, Point Marion, Pennsylvania
Area less than one acre
Built 1930
Architectural style Cantilever through truss
MPS Highway Bridges Owned by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation TR
NRHP reference No. 88000841
Added to NRHP June 22, 1988
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The Albert Gallatin Memorial Bridge was a special bridge that helped cars cross the Monongahela River in southwestern Pennsylvania. It was also known as the Point Marion Bridge. This bridge was built in 1930 to replace an old ferry. It connected the towns of Point Marion in Fayette County and Dunkard Township in Greene County. The bridge was named after Albert Gallatin, a famous U.S. Senator and Treasury Secretary. His home, called Friendship Hill, is located nearby.

The Bridge's Story

The Point Marion Bridge Company built the first bridge in 1930. It was fixed up in 1976 to keep it strong.

This bridge was very important because of its unique design. It used a special building style called a cantilever truss. This design made it one of the oldest bridges of its kind in Pennsylvania. Because of its history, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places.

A new bridge, also called the Point Marion Bridge, took its place in October 2009. The old Albert Gallatin Memorial Bridge was then taken down on November 16, 2009.

Photo Gallery

  • Albert Gallatin Memorial Bridge (1930) - West End

    West end of the 1930 bridge.

  • Albert Gallatin Memorial Bridge (1930) - East End

    East end of the 1930 bridge.

  • Albert Gallatin Memorial Bridge (1930 and 2009) - West End

    West end of the 1930 and 2009 bridges.

  • New AG Bridge, 2010

    The new bridge standing alone in 2010.

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