The Sixth Street Bridge renamed for the great Roberto Clemente is one that I would walk across everyday when working downtown. I made it part of my lunch walking routine. The bridge that was built in 1928, connects downtown to the North Side & notably PNC Park where the Pittsburgh Pirates play. During games the bridge is shutdown to traffic making it completely pedestrian-friendly. The bridge is construed of steel eye bars. It's part of the Three Sisters Bridges which include the Rachel Carson Bridge & the Warhol Bridge. The bridge has been recently renovated and updated (2023). read more

Great historic bridge, previously known as the 6th Street Bridge, connecting the Cultural District downtown crossing the Allegheny River to the North Shore, and PNC Park, the Pirates ballpark. Nice walkway alongside the roadway. During games and events at the stadium the traffic is closed to cars allowing for pedestrians to use the road as a walkway. Very convenient path to the North Shore amenities. Beautiful cityscape views from both ends of the bridge. read more

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Came 2 different weekends this summer specifically to watch the Pirates play, and walking across this iconic bridge is definitely part of the ballpark experience. Named after the late great Roberto Clemente (#21) who died tragically in a plane crash while on a humanitarian mission (1972), the bridge is closed to vehicles on game days pre and post game ( not sure how long, but they reopened way faster this past weekend). Great photo ops, beautiful views of PNC and the city, gorgeous hanging flower baskets, and a fantastic spot to take in postgame fireworks. Connects the North Shore (literally the ballpark) to downtown Pittsburgh. read more

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Beautiful bridge in the cities trademark yellow and it looks lovely lit up at night. Named after legendary hall of famer and humanitarian martyr Roberto Clemente, this bridge buzzes with human activity on game days. The walk across creates great anticipation for the baseball experience and the light shining on the water of the Allegheny River and the boats moving through it are wonderful. Buskers and vendors and all sorts of local characters can be found here. read more

"And the shame was on the other side Oh, we can beat them forever and ever Then we can be heroes, just for one day" (David Bowie) Roberto Clemente exhibited greatness on and off the baseball diamond. His 18-year career as a slugging Pittsburgh Pirate with sprinter speed and a rifle arm made him elite. But his heroics on the field, coupled with his sudden tragic death as a humanitarian hero made him a legend. In 1972, he perished in a plane crash while delivering aid to victims of an earthquake in Nicaragua. His death caused the Baseball Hall of Fame to waive its customary "five year waiting period after retirement" to be eligible for induction. He entered Cooperstown in 1973 as the Hall's first Latin-American player. Pittsburgh's Sixth Street Bridge crosses the Allegheny River and connects downtown to the neighborhoods near the Pirates current stadium, PNC Park. On August 6, 1998, that bridge was renamed the Roberto Clemente Bridge. There is a huge statue honoring Clemente as you exit the bridge on the ballpark side. And in a fitting and very lovely tribute, the bridge is closed to vehicle traffic on game days, so you can walk across the beautiful yellow Clemente Bridge from downtown to go to the ballgame. PRO TIP The steel lattice sides of the bridge have become a place for people to leave padlocks inscribed with messages of love. read more

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The Roberto Clemente Bridge is probably the most noticeable bridge I've come across in Pittsburgh. It connects downtown Pittsburgh to PNC Park. The bridge is very noticeable because of its yellow colour, and I always see it when I watch the Pirates play on TV. We walked across from the bridge, and luckily, there was an Oktoberfest happening. We could wander around from any side of the bridge! It's a very beautiful bridge! read more

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This is one of the many bridges in Pittsburgh, PA. Conveniently connecting the downtown area to the stadium and the waterfront restaurants . Love the vibrant, yellow color and architect . It's a very nice walk across the bridge with reasonable distance and beautiful water views. read more

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The Roberto Clemente Bridge, which is also known as the Sixth Street Bridge, crosses the Allegheny River and connects the North Shore to downtown Pittsburgh. This bridge is, of course, named after Roberto Clemente, who played 18 seasons for the Pittsburgh Pirates baseball team. The building of the bridge was completed in 1928, and it was most recently rehabilitated in 2022-2023. It is a steel suspension bridge that is currently painted a Pittsburgh-yellow color. I think that this bridge is one of the most beautiful bridges in all of Pittsburgh. One of my favorite memories of this bridge is walking across it in a crowd of thousands of fans after Pirates games. Of course, I have driven over the bridge at least hundreds of times, and I enjoy those views as well. read more

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Please don't leave locks on our bridges. We are the beautiful city of bridges and leaving locks is littering and vandalism. Please visit and enjoy, but keep your locks at home. pro tip - Pittsburgh Police watch for vandals, especially on game days. read more

I love the brightly colored yellow bridge that leads to the baseball field. I'm staying at The Renaissance Hotel so this walk was the first thing I did when I arrived. It's a very well maintained bridge as well, clean and nice. Highly recommend:) read more

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The Octoberfest last week on the North Shore had carnival games, food and featured a large Ferris Wheel on the Clemente Bridge.Dozens were lined up on Sunday to try it out. read more

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Standing on top of Roberto Clemente Bridge offers fantastic views across the waters of the Allegheny River in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania! It's a historical landmark and the bright yellow colors of the bridge emanate throughout the city of Pittsburgh. Honestly, just, it was so cool to be here! I was visiting last month in the middle of May on a beautiful springtime morning. I couldn't have asked for better conditions. Walking over Roberto Clemente Bridge (which is a MUST-DO!!!)...you get to look out upon PNC Park set in the distance, home of MLB's Pittsburgh Pirates. And for those who care, I believe PNC Park is one of the best baseball stadiums in the country to catch a game, lol! Walking across the bridge offers an incredible setting. It's sort of symbolic of what you'd expect to discover within the heart of industrial Pittsburgh. I snapped some terrific photos combining the glistening river waters, the bridge and the ballpark all within one picture frame! It was so peaceful to be exploring around and absorbing the 360 degree surroundings on the banks of the Allegheny. Along with the morning sun rising at my back...it made for the perfect ambiance. And funny, I had no plans to explore around Roberto Clemente Bridge. I didn't even know it existed! I initially was hoping to find the most efficient spots for taking pics of PNC Park. Then I had an epiphany that if I walked over this yellow bridge, I could capture the entirety of the park without any hindrances. Before I knew it, I was immersed in a very blissful moment, lol. Lastly, I can't say enough good things about Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It's an amazing destination for a weekend getaway. Btw, don't forget right nearby this Roberto Clemente Bridge is the old-fashioned Duquesne Incline Railway transporting you to the top of Mount Washington for wondrous vista point perspectives of the downtown Pittsburgh skyline! This cable car railway is another absolutely MUST-DO destination while touring the city. Aright, well, this is such an iconic spot within Pittsburgh, PA. This is Roberto Clemente Bridge! read more

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Visiting Pittsburgh with Wifey and my son and we're staying in the Renaissance, right across the river from PNC Park. The other night we decided to take a walk over to the stadium and when we got to the bridge I saw the plaque and was totally shocked. I had no idea this was the Roberto Clemente Bridge. I love that the bridge bringing you tight to the ballpark where the Pirates play is named for Clemente. read more

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Starting again with where we left off, is well, a crossing. This bridge is one of the Three Sisters, three nearly identical bridges that cross the Allegheny River. The other two are the Andy Warhol and Rachel Carson (The Sixth, Seventh, and Ninth Street bridges). These bridges give you excellent views of the skyline and are all closed to vehicular traffic during Pirates and Steelers gamedays. It is fun to watch fans walk across the bridge to get to the stadiums and to the Downtown part of the city. Not to mention each bridge has some steps to walk up or down to at each end to support more pedestrian traffic. This one though is probably my favorite as it is the easiest to get to and closest to all the stadiums and Three Rivers Park. Now I can officially state that not only have I seen this bridge, I've crossed it! read more

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Seriously beautiful, especially on the walk across it after a Pirates win. Lit up, a photography beaut, vendors selling their wares, musicians treating us to magical sounds (and some not that magical but the performers had heart). Looking up information about this bridge on several sites was interesting. Known as the Sixth Street Bridge until renamed in 1998 after the legendary Pittsburgh baseball player, this bridge is unique in that it is the only trio of parallel suspension bridges in the U.S known as the Three Sisters. Its design is modeled after one over the Rhine River in Germany. Additional tidbits: 1) It is closed to vehicles on football and baseball game days, allowing pedestrians safe passage in the middle of the bridge coming and going from the game -- what a spectacular visual perspective! 2) Lighting was added in 2002. 3) Bike lanes were recently added in 2015. read more

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Sure the Golden Gate is wonderful and long with great ocean views, but we love the 6th Street Bridge in Pittsburgh the best. It is bright yellow and just wonderful to look at, to drive across, or to walk across. It goes right over the river and you can walk to PNC Park from there if you want. The bridge is closed to cars on some game nights so check before you go. All of Downtown Pittsburgh is awash with wonderful old bridges and it is just great, relaxing, fun and reminds you of the fun of a bridge when you were a kid. And don't get me started on some of the tunnels in Downtown Pittsburgh. Day or night it is beautiful. Have fun. read more

I think it's the best bridge in Pittsburgh because it goes right past PNC park and closes down for the games. It's also where Pickleburgh is held plus its close to the parking garages. It's very scenic to walk across and has a nice pedestrian walkway. read more

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This is lovely bridge that I walked over when walking from the Andy Warhol Museum to the other side of the shore to eat at Tako. There were "love" locks on this bridge, similar to Europe, and also i was using this bridge on a game night, so it was a pedestrian zone with no cars allowed, which was great. It was really cool walking on a game night because at one point there was this great roar and when I turned back to look, I had this perfect view looking into the baseball stadium!! Its a very picturesque walk, and I recommend it! Note: #330 of Yelp 100 challenge for 2016 read more

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The Roberto Clemente bridge built in the early 1920's was formerly the 6th street bridge, connecting downtown Pittsburgh with the North Side of the city, crossing over the allegheny river. It's one of three identical bridges built end to end, and there are only four bridges like these in the world, the other is in Kansas City Mo. There was a fifth of these self-anchored suspension bridges but it was destroyed during WW2, it was in Cologne Germany. The bridge was lighted and decorated in 2002 by DQE, the blue lights match the decorative lighting of PNC Park, making it almost look like the park and bridge are connected. This bridge is painted Aztec Gold like most of Pittsburgh's bridges. The other two bridges that are built identical to the Clemente bridge are the former 7th street bridge known as The Andy Warhol bridge and the Rachel Carson bridge, formerly the 9th Street Bridge. read more

I love THE PIRATES!!! Roberto Clemente was one of the BEST baseball players ever! This bridge of 'The Three Sisters Bridges', (The 3 different bridges are not too far from each other, & cross the river, & 1 of the others is called The Andy Warhol Bridge), is a nice walk into the stadium! When a game is scheduled, this bridge is closed to cars, & only open to pedestrians. Who has walked across it? read more

I love that Pittsburgh has a "party" bridge. At least this year! The Rubber Duck kick off party was hosted on the bridge and while not official "parties" anyone that was there after a Pirates victory towards the end of the season and into the post season will tell you that it was the best party around! The bridge is closed to vehicles during home Pirates games so fans can park downtown and walk to the stadium. This is a great feature as it eases some of the traffic congestion on the North Side. A walk over the bridge provides gorgeous views of the skyline or great views of PNC Park (depending on which direction you are walking in). It is also enjoyable to stop mid way and take in the view. Even when it isn't closed to cars, it is still a pedestrian friendly option with sidewalks separated by a barrier on either side of the road. I highly recommend a stroll across this bridge. read more

Located next to PNC Park, the bridge offers excellent views of the park as well as the skyline. Also in view is the merging point of the three rivers and the inclines as well. The bridge has access to Point State Park, another must see. It's also a great place to get from the downtown area to the stadium complex. read more

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It's one of those bridges that just feels like home. If you're living outside of Pittsburgh and someone shows you a picture of the Clemente Bridge, you go, 'ahhh, yeah, that's my city.' Many a good conversation is to be had - or at least, overheard - on the walk over following a Buccos game. Before, during, and after Pirates games, the bridge is shut down to vehicles so pedestrians can have full use of it. On any given night, you'll see performing arts college kids busking for some dollars, the hilarious Pittsburgh sax man making up songs against the opposing team, and people selling funny Pirates shirts for dirt cheap prices. Of course, there's also my personal favorite water bottle guy at the corner of the bridge - his water bottles are just $1, but they'll cost you $4 if you buy them at PNC Park! Great views too - bring your camera and you can snap some great shots of the river, the ALCOA clock, and PNC Park from the outside. You can even see the little spot along the Riverwalk that was home of the River Police in Striking Distance! All in all, definitely one of the Top 10 Bridges of Pittsburgh! read more

Even though I was there 8 years ago, i'm still giving this 5 stars. During game days the bridge is closed off to vehicular traffic making this a pedestrian only bridge, adding to the gameday atmosphere leading you right to the gates of PNC Park. Now if only the Bucs can put a winning product on the field.... read more

Roberto Clemente Bridge - As you enter the Roberto Clemente Bridge heading toward PNC Park a plaque honors the Steel City legend - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

One day I'll be able to slow down and take a break... the Roberto Clemente Bridge....There will probably be more live music..there are vendor booths on the bridge....I'm not sure exactly how it will be since i was there a short time...they say You can stay there to watch fireworks...and lights during the night...pretty cool! read more

Because it's short, has a nice color, and offers wonderful views of downtown and the north shore, it's an incredibly friendly walk across. read more

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Best Ballgame Walk across The river is A fantastic Pittsburgh experience. read more

This is a major historical site. While most people just drive across it, think about the engineering that went into and how it changed the face of Pittsburgh... daily. A treasure for this area and the US. read more

Beautiful Pittsburgh landmark. When going to a sporting event, I always park in the 6th street garage, so I always have to pleasure of walking over this bridge. It is just a great city landmark, and if you are walking on it after a big Steelers or Pirates win, I am sure you will smile when you hear the Saxophone player who can play you any song in the world when you shout it out as you are walking by. read more

Here's another great Pittsburgh yellow bridge. It's pedestrian friendly and least over to PNC Park. What's not to love? Stop and read the bronze plaque to learn a bit about a great ball player. read more

So I walked this bridge many times on my way back and fourth from the Pirates game. The Bridge is closed during Pirate games, but has a safe walking area even when cars are allowed on. The bridge has beautiful views and on one end a guy selling $1 waters and Pirate Swag. read more

If you plan on attending a Pirate game be sure to park in one of the parking garages in town and walk across the Roberto Clemente Bridge. The bridge closes to vehicle traffic on game days for pedestrians only. A statue of Clemente is adjacent to the bridge as you enter to ballpark. The bridge has a great photo opportunity. Enjoy the game!!! read more

Part of the experience of attending a bucco game. From the sax man to the merchants, it all just adds to the allure of attending Pirates games. read more

Perfect place to be once you leave the Warhol museum. The walk to downtown always reminds me of why I love pittsburgh. The bridges in this city truly distinguish it from anywhere else! read more

It's a bridge but really cool looking nonetheless. I've always seen it on TV as the backdrop for PNC Park but it's very impressive to see in person. The yellow pops a bit more than you'd expect. Very cool looking during the day. Also cool that it's named after a sports icon. read more

I love walking across this bridge when going to Pirates games. You get a great view of the river. There are also usually some homeless people that ask for money so make sure you have a few bucks on you to give to them. Great bridge! read more