The Birmingham Bridge, crossing the Monongahela River, connects Oakland and the Hill District with the South Side. Opened in 1977, the tied-arch bridge connects centers of education and business with a center of culture and nightlife. Similar to the Fort Pitt and Fort Duquesne Bridges in design, it is the most notable bridge east of the Golden Triangle. Its height, color scheme and contrast to other bridges along the Monongahela make it stand out. The bridge supports a high volume of pedestrian traffic as it passes close to the Three Rivers Heritage Trail and connects two extremly biker friendly sections of the city. With such a high volume of foot traffic, the bridge has become covered with street art. The graffiti and assorted stickers make a fantastic foreground for a sprawling view of downtown, Just up the hill from the South Side end of the bridge sit the South Side Slopes, where old staircases have street signs and the elevation allows for another unique view of the city. The old blue collar feel of the slopes matches the color scheme and rust of the bridge that brings you there.
Birmingham Bridge
Views from the Bridge
Street Art
South Side Slopes
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