Pennsylvania, McKean County, near Mount Jewett
Originally built 1882 for a branch of the Erie Railroad to ship coal northward. It was the world's highest and longest rail viaduct. Rebuilt 1900 to carry heavier loads, it was in service until 1959. Kinzua Bridge State Park was created here, 1963.
(Bridges & Viaducts • Natural Disasters • Railroads & Streetcars) Includes location, directions, 9 photos, GPS coordinates, map.
Originally built 1882 for a branch of the Erie Railroad to ship coal northward. It was the world's highest and longest rail viaduct. Rebuilt 1900 to carry heavier loads, it was in service until 1959. Kinzua Bridge State Park was created here, 1963.
(Bridges & Viaducts • Natural Disasters • Railroads & Streetcars) Includes location, directions, 9 photos, GPS coordinates, map.