The Layton Bridge is a Pratt truss bridge over the Youghiogheny River in Layton, Pennsylvania. Originally built for the Washington Run Railroad, construction began 1893 and was completed in 1899. The last train crossed in 1931.
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Single lane train trestle and tunnel converted to vehicular use, fantastic location and area, absolutely chock full of history. But there is a spooky feeling going across this bridge, knowing how rusted and treacherous the structure really is. A GAP trail parking lot is located just past the tunnel, find your way underneath it and look up, you will see...
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There is Parking for the GAP trail on Daniel road on the Perryopolis side of the River right below the bridge. The bridge itself is interesting and old. Originally built for the railroad, it was converted into a one lane bridge for automobiles. It honestly feels like itās gonna fall into the Youghiogheny River when you drive across it but thatās itās...
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Wonderful walking/bicycle trail with accessible parking. Great places to sit along river on all the large rocks. Nice place to lay out and tan. Just avoid swimming in river here due...
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