The Kinzua Bridge or the Kinzua Viaduct (/ ˈ k ɪ n z uː /, [2] /-z uː ə /) was a railroad trestle that spanned Kinzua Creek in McKean County in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. The bridge was 301 feet (92 m) tall and 2,052 feet (625 m) long. Most of its …

The Kinzua Bridge, also known as the Kinzua Viaduct, was once a towering railroad trestle spanning the Kinzua Creek in McKean County, Pennsylvania. At 301 feet tall and 2,052 feet long, it was hailed as the “Eighth Wonder of the World” when it was completed in 1882.

Jul 21, 2003 · The Kinzua Viaduct, also known as the Kinzua Bridge, was a railroad trestle that spanned Kinzua Creek in McKean County in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. The bridge was originally built from iron in 1882 and was billed as the "Eighth Wonder of the World", holding the record as the tallest railroad bridge in the world for two years.

The Kinzua Railway Viaduct, built by the New York, Lake Erie & Western Railroad, was an iron trestle bridge spanning the Kinzua Valley. It was a critical structure in facilitating the transport of coal from Northwestern Pennsylvania to the Eastern Great Lakes region, and is credited with causing an increase in coal mining that led to ...

Sep 15, 2011 · When completed during 1882, the Kinzua Bridge Viaduct was the highest railroad viaduct in the world. It was constructed as an alternative to laying an additional eight miles of track over rough terrain along the line leading to McKean County’s coal, timber, and oil lands.

Unlike most bridges, parts of the Kinzua Bridge in northern Pennsylvania’s McKean County are on the ground. Originally built in 1882, the bridge’s main purpose was to haul coal northward as a part of the Erie Railroad. Forty workers took a mere 94 days to build the 2,053 foot long bridge.

HISTORY OF KINZUA BRIDGE . The new bridge was designed by C. W. Buchholtz, Chief Engineer for the Erie Railroad. Construction began on May 20th, 1900. A force of 140-150 was employed by the construction contractor: Gratton and Jennings of Buffalo, NY. The old masonry foundation was large enough to accommodate the new towers.

Jul 22, 2024 · The Kinzua Bridge is a viaduct that spans Kinzua Creek in McKean County, Pennsylvania. It is located near the Allegheny National Forest in the remote regions of Northern Pennsylvania, close to Mount Jewett, PA.

May 22, 2021 · Historic Girder Bridge in Rural McKean County, Pennsylvania. Although the center-section of this otherwise preserved monumental high level railroad bridge was destroyed in a 2003 tornado, the bridge remains a major regional attraction.

Dec 25, 2024 · The Kinzua Bridge, located in the heart of Pennsylvania's Kinzua Bridge State Park, is an engineering marvel that has fascinated visitors for over a century. As the world's tallest railroad bridge when it was first constructed in 1882, it stood as a testament to human ingenuity and the relentless pursuit of progress.