Lane Bane Bridge

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|caption = The bridge's main span crosses the Monongahela.

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|carries = 4 divided lanes of {{jct|state=PA|US|40}}

|crosses = Monongahela River

|locale = Brownsville, Pennsylvania and West Brownsville, Pennsylvania

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|design = Truss bridge

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|width = {{convert|60|ft|m}}

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|open = 1960

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The Lane Bane Bridge is an American truss bridge that carries vehicular traffic across the Monongahela River between Brownsville, Pennsylvania and West Brownsville, Pennsylvania.

History and architectural features

This high-level bridge was completed in November 1962 and was originally designed to be part of the Mon-Fayette Expressway. A {{convert|3|mi|km}} freeway segment stretches from the west bank of the bridge, and a final exit is contained directly on the eastern shore.

The structure was designed not only to provide a river crossing without having to enter the associated deep valley, but to also carry vehicles high above the main streets of West Brownsville.