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C.L. Schmitt Bridge
TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION / DESIGN:
Parker Pratt through truss
LENGTH OF MAIN SPAN:
350.0 ft clearance channel span
TOTAL LENGTH (including longest elevated ramp):
1510 ft
HEIGHT OF DECK:
49.8 ft clearance
Lock and Dam No. 3, Acmetonia, normal pool level 734.5 ft
YEAR ERECTED / ENGINEER:
1927
PennDOT, current ownerADDITIONAL INFO:
The bridge is named for the late C. L. Schmitt of New Kensington who served in the Pennsylvania State Legislature for 16 years. He served for the 54th District and is noted for working to establish the PA Consumer Credit Act, a model for the Federal Truth in Lending Law.
C.L. Schmitt Bridge
TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION / DESIGN:
Parker Pratt through truss
LENGTH OF MAIN SPAN:
350.0 ft clearance channel span
TOTAL LENGTH (including longest elevated ramp):
1510 ft
HEIGHT OF DECK:
49.8 ft clearance
Lock and Dam No. 3, Acmetonia, normal pool level 734.5 ft
YEAR ERECTED / ENGINEER:
1927
PennDOT, current ownerADDITIONAL INFO:
The bridge is named for the late C. L. Schmitt of New Kensington who served in the Pennsylvania State Legislature for 16 years. He served for the 54th District and is noted for working to establish the PA Consumer Credit Act, a model for the Federal Truth in Lending Law.