C. L. Schmitt Bridge

C.L. Schmitt Bridge
Coordinates40°33′51″N 79°46′20″W / 40.5642°N 79.7723°W / 40.5642; -79.7723
Carries2 lanes of traffic
CrossesAllegheny River
LocaleNew Kensington and East Deer Township
Other name(s)New Kensington Bridge
Characteristics
DesignTruss bridge
MaterialSteel
Total length460.2 metres (1,510 ft)
Longest span350 feet (110 m)
No. of spans3
Piers in water2
Clearance below49.8 feet (15.2 m)
History
OpenedJune 29, 1927
Location

The C.L. Schmitt Bridge (commonly known as the New Kensington Bridge or the Ninth Street Bridge) is a truss bridge that carries vehicular traffic across the Allegheny River between New Kensington and East Deer Township, Pennsylvania in the United States.

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