Carrie Furnace Hot Metal Bridge

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Carrie Furnace Hot Metal Bridge
Official name Rankin Hot Metal Bridge #35
Crosses Monongahela River
Locale Whitaker, Pennsylvania and Rankin, Pennsylvania
Design Truss bridge
Longest span 483 feet
Clearance below 50.8 feet
Opening date 1900

The Carrie Furnace Hot Metal Bridge (also known as the Union Railroad Rankin Hot Metal Bridge #35) is a truss bridge that carries a rail line across the Monongahela River between Whitaker, Pennsylvania and Rankin, Pennsylvania. Currently owned by the Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area.

Bridge with Carrie Furnace visible
Bridge with Carrie Furnace visible

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