National Historic Landmark

Smithfield Street Bridge

Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Listed
March 20, 1974
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
74001745

About this property

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.

Location

Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
40.43455, -80.00232

Categories

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Battles

Siege of Fort Pitt (Pontiac's War)
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Pontiac's War – Fort Pitt Siege 1763
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0.4 mi
Siege of Fort Pitt (construction/defense, 1759)
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Capture of Fort Trent (Forks of Ohio)
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Questions about this property

When was Smithfield Street Bridge listed on the National Register?

Smithfield Street Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 20, 1974.

What type of historic resource is Smithfield Street Bridge?

Smithfield Street Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Smithfield Street Bridge a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Smithfield Street Bridge has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Smithfield Street Bridge?

The period of significance for Smithfield Street Bridge is recorded as the industrial era.

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