Freeport Rail Bridge

The Freeport Rail Bridge is a truss bridge that carries the Norfolk Southern Railway across the Allegheny River between Freeport and Allegheny Township in Pennsylvania.

Freeport Rail Bridge
Freeport Rail Bridge iron work Freeport Rail Bridge. Looking toward Freeport from Allegheny Township.
Coordinates	40.6773°N 79.6707°W / 40.6773; -79.6707
Carries	1 track of the Norfolk Southern Railway
Crosses	Allegheny River
Locale	Freeport and Allegheny Township
Characteristics
Design	truss bridge
Material	Steel
Total length	1105 ft.
Piers in water	4
History
Opened	1950
Location

A structure originally created on this site by the Pennsylvania Railroad as part of their West Penn Line in 1866. In 1895, the railroad replaced this bridge; the third and current incarnation was completed in 1950, along with new approach ramps that eliminated a narrow tunnel.

Prior to 1957, passenger service was carried along this line (the Conemaugh Line) alongside freight. Following the decline of the PRR, Conrail took over control of the bridge. Currently, it is operated as part of the Pittsburgh Division of Norfolk Southern.

See also

• List of crossings of the Allegheny River

References

• KVRR History
• Rail Fan
• History of the PRR