The Kinzua Bridge or the Kinzua Viaduct (/ ˈkɪnzuː /, [2] /- zuːə /) 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 …

Nov 19, 2024 · The Kinzua Viaduct was once the world's highest and longest railroad bridge. The Kinzua Sky Walk extends out 624 feet over the Kinzua Gorge for panoramic views.

The Kinzua Railroad Bridge, a marvel of engineering and a testament to human ingenuity, has a rich history that dates back to the 19th century. Positioned in the serene Kinzua Valley of Pennsylvania, this once highest railroad bridge has transformed into an enticing tourist destination after its partial collapse in 2003 .

Sep 15, 2017 · The new Kinzua Bridge State Park visitor center shouldn’t be missed when visiting the park. Without a doubt, Kinzua Bridge State Park in McKean County is one of the best state parks in Pennsylvania. It offers amazing history and beautiful natural scenery that can’t be found elsewhere in the state.

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 ...

The 339-acre Kinzua Bridge State Park, located in McKean County, is the home of the reinvented Kinzua Viaduct. The Viaduct, once the longest and tallest railroad stru cture at 2,053 feet long and 301 feet high, was partially destroyed by a tornado during 2003.

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.

Jul 21, 2003 · The Kinzua Bridge, also known as the Kinzua Viaduct, was a large and foreboding iron structure, which spanned Pennsylvania's Kinzua Valley. It was an impressive feat of engineering rising from the valley floor as it reached out to connect the neighboring hills.

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.

Train excursions were common in the early history of the bridge, with the last excursion running on June 21, 1959. On August 12, 1963, Governor William W. Scranton signed a Bill authorizing the establishment of Kinzua Bridge State Park.