Lane Bane Bridge | |
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 The bridge's main span crosses the Monongahela. | |
| Coordinates | 40°01′30″N 79°53′06″W / 40.02503°N 79.88509°W |
| Carries | 4 divided lanes of  US 40 |
| Crosses | Monongahela River |
| Locale | Brownsville, Pennsylvania and West Brownsville, Pennsylvania |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Truss bridge |
| Total length | 2,133 feet (650 m) |
| Width | 60 feet (18 m) |
| Longest span | 518 feet (158 m) |
| History | |
| Opened | 1960 |
| Location | |
The Lane Bane Bridge is an American truss bridge that carries vehicular traffic across the Monongahela River between Brownsville, Pennsylvania and West Brownsville, Pennsylvania.
History and architectural features
This high-level bridge was completed in November 1962 and was originally designed to be part of the Mon-Fayette Expressway. A 3 miles (4.8 km) freeway segment stretches from the west bank of the bridge, and a final exit is contained directly on the eastern shore.
The structure was designed not only to provide a river crossing without having to enter the associated deep valley, but to also carry vehicles high above the main streets of West Brownsville.
See also
Gallery
Western portion of span over West Brownsville
References
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