This solidly built double-track 1925 Fort Pitt Bridge Works (Pittsburgh PA) structure spans the Cumberland River just west of CSX’s Loyall Yard. The bridge, in three sections, all box trusses (for a total of around 410′ in length), is at 36.85093, -83.36837. It’s on an active line that winds on into Pineville. This view is looking more or less west. To give you a sense of scale, that’s my buddy standing in the second section on the right hand side of the tracks.
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I was born and lived in Loyall thru high school, a couple miles from this bridge (although was never at it), but my dad has told me about it….he worked in office at the Loyall yard for many years, retiring in 1969 or 70….but can’t recall the details of whether it was the only 2 track curved steel truss railroad bridge in the country or something to that effect….do you know any facts about that or the rarity of such bridge construction? Would appreciate reply if you do or can add any info. I was very surprised to learn that Loyall was once known as Shonn…had never heard that. Glad I found your info and bridge pic.
I’m no expert on bridges. That would be Calvin Sneed (https://chattanoogaradiotv.com/general/calvin-sneeds-book-bridges/). He might be on Facebook.