George D. Stuart Bridge

The George D. Stuart Bridge (commonly known as the Tarentum Bridge) is a steel deck truss bridge that carries vehicular traffic across the Allegheny River between New Kensington and Tarentum in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.

George D. Stuart Bridge
Coordinates40.5969°N 79.7550°W / 40.5969; -79.7550
Carries4 lanes of PA 366
CrossesAllegheny River
LocaleNew Kensington and Tarentum
Other name(s)Tarentum Bridge
Characteristics
DesignDeck truss bridge
Longest span428.0 feet (130.5 m)
Clearance below47.9 feet (14.6 m)
History
Opened1952
Location

History

From its opening in 1952 until 1961,[1] it featured a 10 cent toll. Originally named the Tarentum–Valley Heights Bridge, the name was changed to honor Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representative George D. Stuart. Stuart, who also edited the Valley News Dispatch, a New Kensington newspaper, and had continuously lobbied for bridge construction along the Allegheny.

See also

References

  1. "PGHBridges - Tarentum Bridge". May 2, 2000. Retrieved January 31, 2010.
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